The much-popular Chanderi saris are to get a boost with the State Government extending every possible assistance, to take it to new heights.

Anthony de Sa, Chief Secretary, while inspecting sari manufacturing process at weavers’ houses at Chanderi, said that better avenues for craft of weavers will be explored through use of modern technology. He added that Chanderi weavers will not be allowed to face any problem and that the State Government would make efforts to resolve all their problems at by chalking out an action plan.

Thus, skilled weavers from Banaras and Bengaluru will impart training to the weavers and angle looms will be set up in place of wooden looms and punching machines will be installed for computerised designs. Besides, job cards too, would be provided to registered farmers. The Chief Secretary also visited and inspected under-construction Handloom Park costing Rs 50 crores on 4.19 hectares at Chanderi. This park is slated to have a facility to impart global level training to 240 weavers and there will be a computerised design centre to promote online sale and marketing of Chanderi saris. There will also be a yarn bank where weavers will be able to acquire all types of silk and other threads for saris at fair prices.

The Chief Secretary further added that Chanderi’s ancient heritage will be preserved and that Chanderi clothes will be linked with tourism and they will also get a trade mark.