KTR targets Congress over weavers’ welfare, demands restoration of schemesBRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government in Telangana of failing to implement promised welfare schemes for weavers, demanded revival of earlier initiatives like "Nethanna Bima" and "Nethannaku Cheyutha," and criticised both Congress and BJP for neglecting the handloom sector. By Telangana Today Updated On - 7 August 2026, 06:37 PMHyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao blamed the Congress government and its failure to implement welfare schemes for deepening distress in the handloom sector in Telangana. He demanded for the immediate restoration of welfare schemes introduced during the K Chandrashekhar Rao government, to prevent weavers’ suicides and ensure them assured income. Rama Rao recalled that the previous BRS government provided Rs 5 lakh life insurance to around 55,072 weavers under “Nethanna Bima”, with the government bearing the premium. Calling for action beyond ceremonial observance of National Handloom Day, Rama Rao urged the State government to revive all discontinued welfare schemes, clear arrears and implement its electoral commitments.