Centre’s delay on Sircilla power loom mega cluster is political vendetta against Telangana weavers: KTR

Overview K. T. Rama Rao (KTR) , the working president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and former Minister, has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) -led Central government of deliberately delaying the sanction of the Mega Power Loom Cluster for Sircilla . He describes this as a political vendetta against Telangana and its weaving community. Key Developments Accusations and Allegations In a letter addressed to the Union Minister for Textiles, Giriraj Singh , KTR stated that this discriminatory approach exposes the Centre’s persistent apathy, despite Sircilla fulfilling every eligibility norm under the Comprehensive Powerloom Cluster Development Scheme (CPCDS) . Demand History: The demand for a Mega Power Loom Cluster for Sircilla is not new. KTR has addressed multiple letters to the Union Government and held several personal meetings with Union Ministers over the last twelve years. Eligibility Confirmation: Central teams have confirmed Sircilla’s eligibility under CPCDS norms. Question of Neglect: KTR questions why this continued neglect persists if merit is not the issue, suggesting political reasons behind the delay. Sircilla's Importance KTR describes Sircilla as the backbone of Telangana’s textile economy, housing over 30,000 power looms and providing livelihood to thousands of families. He criticizes the Centre for sanctioning Mega Clusters to regions in other States with far lower capacity and workforce while ignoring Sircilla . State Government Preparations KTR explained that the previous Telangana Government had completed all preparatory work for the Mega Cluster , including: Land allocation Uninterrupted power and water supply Single-window clearances State-level incentives Criticism of Central Government Taking aim at the Centre, KTR said the BJP Government speaks loudly about ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ but fails to support one of the most capable textile hubs in the country. He remarked that this exposes the BJP’s double standards and lack of sincerity. Demands and Expectations KTR accused BJP MPs and Union Ministers from Telangana of completely failing to protect the interests of the State. He demanded that the forthcoming Union Budget must officially announce the Sircilla Mega Power Loom Cluster , putting an end to a decade-long injustice. UPSC Relevance This news article is relevant to GS2 (Government Policies & Politics) and GS3 (Economy & Infrastructure) . It highlights the interplay between regional development, central government policies, and political considerations. The case of the Sircilla Mega Power Loom Cluster can be used to illustrate the challenges in cooperative federalism and the importance of supporting local industries under initiatives like 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. Important Facts Sircilla houses over 30,000 power looms . KTR has been pursuing the Mega Power Loom Cluster for 12 years . The Comprehensive Powerloom Cluster Development Scheme (CPCDS) is central to the issue. The article was published on January 19, 2026 .