Tiruppur, July 13 (KNN) Tamil Nadu’s handloom weavers urges chief minister M K Stalin to take necessary steps to address their grievances relating to dwindling business.

Weavers from Kamanaickenpalayam near Palladam submitted their grievances through a registered post to chief minister M K Stalin, reported TOI.

“At present there are over 10,000 handloom weaving units in the Kamanaickenpalayam region. Weavers produce 11 varieties that include dhotis, towels and saris. However, due to the increase in silk yarn and the major shift to power looms, the market for weaved saris has dwindled,” a weaver said.

The weaver informed that since handloom products are not competitive enough, the prices are low and the return we get is also low. The prevailing situation has affected our livelihood.

On Monday, handloom weavers, accompanied by their family members, rallied to a post office to send the letter to the CM.  (KNN Bureau)