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GOVERNMENT OF TAMILNADU

HANDLOOMS, HANDICRAFTS, TEXTILES AND KHADI (D1) DEPARTMENT

 

G.O.Ms.No.153, dated 16.06.1998

(Vegudhganya, Aani, 3, Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2029)

 

Handlooms – Development of Handloom Industries – Constitution of State Level Advisory Committee – Orders - Issued.

Read:

    1. G.O.Ms.No.59, HHT&K (D2) Department, Dated 27.03.1998
    2. G.O.Ms.No.74, HHT&K (D2) Department, Dated 07.04.1998
    3. From the Director of Handlooms and Textiles, Letter Rc.No.13508/98/R1, dated 04.05.1998

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ORDER:

In the Government Orders first and second read above, the Government appointed a High Level Committee to study the various problems confronted by the Handloom Weavers and submit the report to Government within a month. Accordingly, the Committee submitted its report to the Government. The report contains several recommendations which were placed before the Cabinet for its consideration. Based on the decision of the Cabinet, the Hon’ble Chief Minister announced on 30.04.1998, inter-alia that a State Level Committee under the Chairmanship of Minister for Handlooms will be setup to suggest measures for the development of Handloom Industry.

2. The Government direct that a State Level Advisory Committee for Handlooms be accordingly constituted with immediate effect as indicated below:

Chairman

Hon’ble Minister for Handlooms

 

Convenor

Secretary to Government

Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Department

 

Members

  1. Thiru S.Agni Raj, M.P.
  2. Thiru S.Sivasubramaniam, M.P.
  3. Thiru K.R,G,Dhanapal, M.L.A.,
  4. Thiru N.Periasamy, M.L.A., (Perundurai)
  5. Thiru R.Sivanandam, M.L.A.,
  6. Thiru E.A.S.Raman, M.L.A.,
  7. Thiru P.Murugesan, M.L.A., (Kancheepuram)

Societies Representatives.

1

Paramathi Shanmugam, President

Sathyamurthi Weavers Cooperative Society, Karur

Member

2

J.Suddhanandan, President

EROTEX, Erode

Member

3

S.Thiruvengadam, President

Arignar Anna Silk Weavers Cooperative Society,

Kancheepuram

Member

4

Sa.Si.Perumal, President

Kilkodungalore Weavers cooperative Society, Vellore

Member

5

S.P.Radha, President

Emaneswaram Weavers Cooperative Society, Paramakudi

Member

6

M.L.Ayyansamy, President

Thirubuvanam Silk Weavers Cooperative Society

Thirubuvanam

Member

7

S.Rathinavelu, President

Thirunagaram Saliyar Weavers Cooperative Society

Virudhunagar

Member

8

Subramanian, President

Vadacherry Weavers Cooperative Society, Nagarcoil

Member

9

K.Dhandapani, President

Ganapathipalayam Weavers Cooperative Society, Tirupur

Member

 

Officials

1.

Director of Handlooms and Textiles

Member /

Alternative Convenor

2

Managing Director, Cooptex

Member

3

Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Apex Cooperative Bank

Member

4

Nominee of National Handloom Development Corporation

Member

5

Chairman, SIMA

Member

6

Chief Executive Office, Tamilnadu Khadi and Village Industries Board

Member

7

Director, Weavers Service Centre

Government of India

Member

8

Director of Sericulture, Salem

Member

9

Chairman, Handloom Export Promotion Council

Member

 

3.The State Level Advisory Committee shall generally analyse the problems of Handloom weavers in depth and recommend suitable solutions to Government. The Committee shall also review the various schemes of State and Central Governments,

4.The Committee will have its Headquarters at Chennai

5.The Committee will meet once in three months or as often as necessary

6.The committee will be treated as First Class Committee for the purpose of Travelling allowances. The Director of Handlooms and Textiles will be the counter signing officer for Travelling Allowance Bill of the non-official members.

7.The Travelling Allowance of the non-official members of the Committee and other expenses, if any incurred in connection with the meetings of the committee shall be debited to the following head of account:-

"2851.00 Village and Small Industries – 103. Handloom

Industries – I. Non-Plan – AB. Directorate of

Handlooms and Textiles – 04 – Travel Expenses"

(D.P.Code 2851 00 103 AB 0409)

8.The Travelling Allowance of the Official members should be debited to the Head of Accounts to which their pay is debited.

9.This order issues with the concurrence of Finance Department vide its U.O.No.355/ADS(RR)/98, Dated 17.06.1998

 

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

 

JAYANTHI

SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT