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Union Budget 2026: Rajanna Sircilla textile industry seeks funds for loom modernisation

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The Rajanna Sircilla district of Telangana's textile industry has expressed hope for more funding to modernise looms and revitalise the faltering industry as the Union Budget approaches.

After agriculture, textiles continue to be the district's second-largest source of income. However, industry stakeholders claim that weavers and power loom workers have been migrating steadily to neighbouring states in search of better jobs due to outdated infrastructure and limited opportunities.

In order to train young people in the area and improve technical proficiency, power loom workers in the area are advocating for the creation of specialized skill development centers, which they believe would increase productivity and generate long-term employment.

Meanwhile, smaller handloom clusters are being demanded by handloom weavers. They claim that without being overshadowed by larger organizations, these clusters would give small businesses access to government programmes, funding, and contemporary facilities.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the second complete budget of the Modi government's third term on February 1. The budget is being closely watched with hope by Rajanna Sircilla textile workers and industry representatives.

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