Siddu announces 10 HP free electricity to small-time weavers

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that the State government will provide 10 Horse Power (HP) of free electricity to power looms run by weavers who operate on a small scale.

He made the comments after discussing the matter with officials from the Department of Commerce and Industry.

The CM said that he and his Cabinet alongside officials have assessed the feasibility and then arrived at a decision on the same.

Moreover, there had also been demands on the part of smaller weavers that more than 10 HP of electricity be granted to them free of cost.