Andhra CM launches YSR Nethanna Nestham to benefit 85k weavers

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy launched the latest scheme in a series of welfare schemes promised during his election campaign. The YSR Netanna Nestham (weaver’s friend) scheme provides an annual incentive of Rs 24,000 for handloom weavers in the state. The CM launched the scheme in Dharmavaram, a town in Anantapur district which is known for its handloom sarees and is home to a large community of weavers.

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Jagan blamed the Andhra Pradesh State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society (APCO) for failing to support the weavers and ‘looting’ them. Financial assistance of Rs 3.5 crore was also promised to the families of 57 weavers from Anantapuram district who had taken their lives during the previous government’s term. In the past six months, other welfare schemes like the YSR Vahana Mitra for auto and taxi drivers, and the YSR Rythu Bharosa for farmers were also launched. Compensation has also been handed out to depositors in the Agrigold scam.