Smriti Irani visits Tangalia weavers of Surendranagar, announces society, subsidy for them
January 19, 2017
Surendranagar: Union Textile minister and member of Rajya Sabha representing Gujarat, Smriti Irani was today on a visit to Surendranagar district in Saurashtra region of Gujarat primarily to visit Tangalia weavers.
Smriti joined by local MLA, DDO, deputy collector and others visited Dangasia locality and Dedadara Tangalia weaver community members
On this occasion she made announcement on formation of society for Tangalia weavers in order to uplift the community. She said the members of society will be given subsidy of 40 kg cotton and 4 kg silk and added that the society members will be trained to use a mobile application through which they will be able to get subsidized cotton and silk at their doorstep.
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