<span style="color: #222222;">In Tamil Nadu, Handloom weavers in Tiruchengode and Thiruchamipalayam in Namakkal district, near Trichy, have said that the various welfare schemes of the Central and State governments have helped improve their standard of living.<br />''<br />''On the occasion of National Handloom Day, several awareness programmes are being organised in different parts of the state. People have been exhorted to make increased use of Handloom material which are eco friendly and causes less health issues related to skin. According to official estimates, there are more than 1100 handloom cooperatives functioning in the state.<br />''<br />''Besides various financial aids from the State government, the Handloom weavers are also getting aid under schemes like Prime Minister's Insurance Scheme as well as Mahatma Gandhi Handloom Welfare scheme.</span><br />