Power cut has hit TN textile sector badly: Union Minister

TUTICORIN(TN): Union Minister of State for textiles E V K S Elangovan on Saturday said the power cut in Tamil Nadu, had hit the textile sector in the state and asked the DMK Government to take steps to overcome the crisis.

Talking to reporters here, he said the global economic crisis had not affected the textile industry in the country.

He said the UPA Government's efforts only saved the Indian Banks from the impact of the economic crisis that had affected the American banks.

Stating that the power cuts in Tamil Nadu had hit the sector "badly" in the state, he said the state Government should take effective steps to end the power crisis and start more power generation units.

He also said cooperative organisations would be started to protect the handloom and powerloom sectors and their workers.

Welcoming the Re one a kg rice scheme and Rs.50 spices pocket scheme, he said the government should ensure really poor people got them.