Hyderabad: Two weavers from Telangana have been selected for the National Handloom Awards announced by the Union Ministry of Textiles, drawing praise from state Handlooms Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao.
Out of 19 awardees nationwide, Gajam Narmada from Puttapaka village in Yadadri district was recognised for generating ₹8 crore in turnover through handloom marketing. Pavan Guda, also from the same region, was awarded for weaving a GI-tagged Telia Rumal design saree using natural dyes. The minister called both recipients role models in the sector.
In a statement on Tuesday, Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said Telangana’s weavers are gaining national prominence through their innovation and skill. He noted that the state government had recently waived ₹33 crore in loans for handloom workers, underscoring its commitment to welfare schemes for the sector.
He said Telangana has launched a special label to boost domestic and international recognition for local handloom products. The state’s ‘Nethanna Ku Bima’ scheme continues to support the welfare of handloom families, he added.