Irani launches mobile app to aid weavers

Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani today launched the 'E Dhaga' app developed by National Handloom Development Corporation to address weavers' concerns on availability of raw material and supply delays.
Speaking at the launch, Irani said the "app seeks to address concerns of individual weavers such as availability of raw material, delays in supplies and ensuring stocks in depots", according to a release.
Minister of State for Textiles Ajay Tamta said the app will enhance transparency.
Textiles Secretary Rashmi Verma emphasised on the need to engage weavers to use the app, which will be a handy tool for them to transact with NHDC.

The programme was attended by handloom weavers from various states. The weavers can access the status of the shipment of the dispatched material using the app.
The app is available in Hindi, English and Telugu and will also be available in other languages such as Bengali, Oriya, Assamese and Urdu by January 15, 2017.
Besides, in line with the Digital India initiative of the government, NHDC will accept all payments through RTGS/NEFT or digital mode from December 19 onwards and place the latest three months yarn procurement of societies from NHDC in the public domain.