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Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi

கைத்தறி, கைவினைப் பொருட்கள், ஜவுளி மற்றும் காதி

Department promoting handloom, handicrafts, textiles, and khadi industries in Tamil Nadu

Minister

R. Gandhi

DMKPoompuhar

Secretary

K. Gopal, IAS

Indian Administrative Service

Budget 2025-26

3,200 CrTotal

Revenue Expenditure2,800 Cr
Capital Expenditure400 Cr

Agencies & Bodies (2)

Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers' Co-operative Society (Co-optex)(Society)Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board(Board)

Key Schemes (2)

Free Dhoti and Saree Scheme

Distribution of free dhotis and sarees to people during Pongal and Deepavali

Handloom Weavers Welfare Scheme

Welfare measures including insurance and financial assistance for handloom weavers