Handlooms and Textiles

The State Government provides dedicated free power units bi-monthly to protect traditional handloom and powerloom weavers from production cost inflation.

Free power limits:

• Handloom weavers: Up to 300 units free power bi-monthly.
• Powerloom weavers: Up to 1,000 units free power bi-monthly.

Eligibility & conditions:

• Service connection registered under Dedicated Tariff 3A(1) or 3A(2).
• Active membership in a registered Handloom / Powerloom Weavers Cooperative Society.
• Aadhaar linked with TANGEDCO consumer connection and verified by the Assistant Director of Handlooms.

Elderly weavers who spent their lifetime in traditional handloom weaving receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000 under the Handloom Weavers Pension Scheme.

Eligibility criteria:

• Must have worked as a weaver and held membership in a primary Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society.
• Completed 60 years of age.
• Not receiving any other government social security pension.

Required documents:

• Weavers Cooperative Society membership card.
• Proof of age (Aadhaar card / Voter ID).
• Smart Family Ration card and bank passbook.

How to apply:

• Submit your application through your Primary Weavers Cooperative Society to the Assistant Director of Handlooms and Textiles.

Co-optex offers an interest-free festive credit purchase scheme for Tamil Nadu state government employees, teachers, and public sector staff.

Key features:

• Zero-interest credit facility for buying authentic Kanchipuram silk sarees, cotton dhotis, and handloom fabrics.
• Recovered through easy monthly payroll deductions across 8 to 10 months via their Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO).

Government rebate:

• A special 30% state government festive rebate is provided on handloom varieties during Deepavali and Pongal seasons.

How to avail:

• Obtain a salary credit authorization certificate from your departmental DDO and present it at any Co-optex showroom.