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M. Vijay Balaji looks after weavers, textiles and khadi — higher weaving wages, Co-optex expansion, technical textiles and on-time Pongal dhotis and sarees.
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Inspected the Bharathi co-operative spinning mill and heard workers’ petitions; opened a Co-optex showroom in Kovilpatti and set a ₹50 lakh Deepavali and ₹1 crore annual sales target.
Source: Web India News
Raised weaving wages for welfare-scheme textiles: sarees from ₹178.36 to ₹203.86, dhotis from ₹151.71 to ₹166.26.
Source: DT Next
Khadi to sell linen dhotis and sarees ahead of Deepavali.
Source: DT Next
Co-optex to expand through franchise showrooms and multi-brand outlets in India and abroad.
Source: DT Next
A Silk Export Trade Facilitation Centre in Kancheepuram for silk exporters and manufacturers.
Source: DT Next
Inspected the renovated, air-conditioned Khadi store in Chennai.
Source: TN Shorts
Said production of free Pongal dhotis and sarees had begun after the yarn tender, with ₹300 crore in the first phase and steady work for weavers.
Source: ThePrint (PTI)
At a handloom fashion show by Co-optex and NIFT, urged blending tradition with modern design to reach young buyers.
Source: News Today
At HANDTEX 2026 in Chennai, launched the Vetri Thari special sale and honoured the state’s best weavers and designers.
Source: Handlooms Dept (LinkedIn)
With Industries Minister Keerthana, led Tamil Nadu’s delegation at Bharat Tex in New Delhi, promoting handlooms, technical textiles and apparel.
Source: PIB
Sought Central help for a powerloom park in Erode, a silk export facilitation centre in Kancheepuram, Arani silk park phase II, GST exemption for handlooms, a 15% zari subsidy and effluent treatment plants.
Source: The New Indian Express
Five MoUs worth ₹123 crore were signed at a technical textiles meeting he chaired in Coimbatore.
Source: Coimbatore district
Reviewed free dhoti/saree and uniform schemes, the Arani silk park, free power for weavers, MUDRA loans and subsidies, and proposals including ‘Vetri Thari’, weavers’ townships, insurance and education aid for weavers’ children.
Source: TNTrack
Inspected the small-scale handloom park at Kondasamudram, Gudiyatham, met weavers and promised better livelihoods.
Source: Web India News
Reviewed handloom, textile and khadi work and checked Co-optex products — veshtis, sarees, Bhavani jamakkalam, ready-to-wear sarees and gift packs.
Source: Daily Thanthi
Sworn in during the second phase of the Cabinet and allocated Handlooms and Textiles, and the Khadi and Village Industries Board.
Source: Govt press release No. 40
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