Tummala Nageswara Rao, Minister for Handlooms and Textiles, Telengana officially opened the new TexPort unit at the Apparel Park in Sircilla, emphasizing on the state government's dedication to supporting its weavers and farmers.
Built on 7.6 acre with a $7.4 million investment (Rs 62 crore) and covering 186,215 sq ft, this facility is expected to generate substantial job opportunities for the local community.
Other key officials attending the store’s inauguration includes IT and Industries Minister Sridhar Babu, BC Welfare and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, Government Chief Whip Aadi Srinivas, and district collector Sandeep Kumar Jha. The dignitaries unveiled a commemorative plaque, toured the production areas, and interacted with the factory workers.
During the event, Rao emphasized the state's ongoing programs such as ‘Worker to Owner’ and announced significant financial assistance measures. These include a $2.47 billion (Rs 20,600 crore) loan waiver for farmers, $4.1 million (Rs 34 crore) allocated for weavers on Konda Laxman Bapuji Jayanti, and the clearance of outstanding payments totaling $109.7 million (Rs 914 crore) for weavers. Further welfare initiatives include programs like Chenetha Bharosa (Weaver's Assurance), Chenetha Bima (Weaver's Insurance), and large textile orders valued at $108 million (Rs 900 crore) placed with local weavers.
BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar expressed his appreciation for TexPort’s $7.4 million (Rs 62 crore) investment from Bengaluru, pledging the government’s full support for the industry’s growth and the creation of more local jobs.
