In order to boost the growth of the textile sector, Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa announced measures in the assembly. Financial support up to Rs. 2.5 crore to entrepreneurs who initiate setting up of Integrated Textile Parks and setting up of a consultative panel to achieve integrated development has been announced. A total of 14 textile parks have been allocated for the state under the Scheme for Integrated Textile Processing Development of the Centre and financial support of up to 25 per cent would be given by the state government. Schemes with subsidy support, including a project to cultivate high yielding mulberry varieties in 5000 acres by giving a subsidy of Rs. 5.25 crores has also been announced.
A State Textiles Consultative Committee will also be formed, headed by the Textiles Minister to aid the growth of the industry and strengthen hand and power loom, yarn and apparel.
