Govt to launch insurance scheme for weavers from Aug 7
Hyderabad, Aug.1 (Maxim News): Minister for Handlooms KT Rama Rao has informed that the State government will be launching a new insurance scheme for all handloom and power loom weavers from August 7 to mark the celebration of the National Handlooms Day.
The government is providing insurance coverage to all handloom and power loom weavers under Nethanna Ku Bima Scheme.
Telangana was the first State in the country to extend insurance coverage to weavers, said Handlooms Minister KT Rama Rao in a statement issued here on Monday.
The State Government has already issued orders to extend insurance coverage to weavers aged under 60 years under the Nethanna Ku Bima Scheme on par with farmers’ Rythu Bima Insurance Scheme.
Under the scheme, if any weaver dies due to any ailment or any untoward incident, then Rs 5 lakh insurance would be offered. The move to extend insurance coverage to weavers will instill some financial confidence among their families” KTR said.
With the implementation of the insurance coverage scheme, nearly 80,000 handloom and power loom and ancillary weavers will get benefited in the State. The insurance coverage would be extended to weavers in the age group of 18 to 59 years.
For effective implementation of the scheme, State-level and District-level committees would be constituted, the Minister said.
Since 2016-17, the State government has been sanctioning a special budget of Rs.1200 crore (through BC welfare) annually for the handlooms sector. This was in addition to the regular financial assistance being to handloom sector in the budget, he said.
In the 2022-23 financial year, the State government had allocated Rs.55.12 crore to the handloom sector. In addition to this, Rs. 400 crore was sanctioned under the Weaker Section welfare budget, KTR disclosed. (Maxim News)
Next Story :
-
Prematurity Awareness Walk Held At West Marredpally
![Prematurity Awareness Walk Held At West Marredpally]()
A walk for a unique cause—”Prematurity Awareness”—was held in the city today from Parade Grounds to Pushpagiri Vitreo Retina Institute(PVRI) West Marredpally. The walk was organized to bring attention to the challenges faced by babies and families born prematurely. It was organized on the eve of World Prematurity Day, which is celebrated on November 17th.
-
Maha Annakut Mahotsav held at Goushala Satyam Shivam Sundaram Gau Nivas
![Maha Annakut Mahotsav held at Goushala Satyam Shivam Sundaram Gau Nivas]()
South India’s biggest and India’s best maintained Gaushala (cow shelter) Satyam Shivam Sundaram Gau Nivas organized “Maha Annakut Mahotsav” in the city at Umda Nagar in Gaganpahad.
-
Telangana Achieves Rare National Record In Paddy Production
![Telangana Achieves Rare National Record In Paddy Production]()
Telangana has achieved a rare national milestone in paddy production during the Kharif season, recording an exceptional yield of 153 lakh metric tonnes across 66.77 lakh acres. This production level is unparalleled, both in the history of undivided Andhra Pradesh and in the post-formation years of Telangana.
-
Hyderabad Task Force Arrested Eight People Selling Adulterated Ginger Garlic Paste
![Hyderabad Task Force Arrested Eight People Selling Adulterated Ginger Garlic Paste]()
The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force (North) team caught eight persons who were allegedly preparing adulterated ginger garlic paste and selling it in the market. The sleuths seized huge quantities of garlic, ginger, boxes, garlic ginger paste and other articles from them.
-
Bahubali Main Gate At Telangana Secretariat Removed
![Bahubali Main Gate At Telangana Secretariat Removed]()
The Bahubali main gate (main entrance) at the Secretariat has been removed, leaving many people surprised. The main entrance passage at the Secretariat was blocked with blue tin sheets on Sunday.
Now you can get latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram everyday. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Indtoday Facebook page and Twitter and on Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates
