Work on the modernisation of the cooperative spinning mill at Durairasapuram near Aranthangi has been in full swing and will be completed by May-end, said S. Gokula Indira, Minister for Handlooms and Textiles.
The Minister, who inspected the mills being renovated in a phased manner, said the efficiency of the machinery and quality in yarn got enhanced following the modernisation which was taken up at an estimate of Rs. 30.41 crore.
The mills accounted for 23 frames each with a capacity of 912 spindles. In the first phase, nine frames had been renovated producing 8,208 spindles equivalent to 2,200 kg. In the second phase, machinery were renovated so that the remaining 14 frames would be operational. She expressed the hope that the mills would earn profit once the modernisation was completed.
For uniform
She said the renovation had resulted in quality yarn which would be supplied to the powerloom and handloom weavers. It would be used for free school uniforms and free saris and dhoties.
N. Subramanian, Minister for Adi Dravidar Welfare, Harmander Singh, Principal Secretary to Government for Handlooms and Textiles, R. Easwaramurthy, Managing Director of the mills, and N. Madheswaran, president, were present.
