The Chhattisgarh government is determined to empower handloom weavers and workers by providing them maximum opportunities, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said on Saturday.
He made the statement to mark the National Handloom Day,
Baghel said that 'Swadeshi Andolan' was one of the major movements during the freedom struggle when indigenous industries and sentiments were promoted.
He awarded incentives to the talented students of weaver families, an official statement said.
So far, more than 60,000 people have got employment in the handloom weaving business. In last two-and-a-half years, fabrics worth Rs 745 crores have been supplied to government departments and remuneration of Rs 220 crores was paid to the weavers, he said.