Related Keywords: dhotis, free distribution scheme, handloom weaver, polycot, polyester mix cotton, powerloom weaver, saris, TN government
The Tamil Nadu government has decided to continue with free saris and dhotis distribution scheme during the 2015 Pongal season. This scheme was started in 1982 by chief minister M G Ramachandran, after a failure of the north-east monsoon, to help the landless labourers. The scheme was upgraded in 2003 with the inclusion of polyster mix with cotton.
