Schemes for weavers announced
Posted on: 09/May/2013 4:20:51 PM
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa announced that green houses will be built for weavers during the first half of the financial year 2013 � 14. She also said that she would provide housing and mechanization for them.
Making a statement at the Assembly, Ms. Jayalalithaa said, �10, 000 green houses would be constructed for weavers, along with the 60,000 to be built under the Chief Minister�s green house scheme, in the first phase during 2013-14.�
Also, �Living Handicraft Treasure� award would be given to deserving artisans. The award would have a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh, a gold medal weighing a sovereign, a citation and a certificate. Ten artisans would be given the award who were above 65 years of age.
