One of the prominent leaders of the handloom movement, K.S. Pragada Kotayya, fought against the oppressive policies of the British government. He is a gem that the Padmashali community can proudly cherish. In April 1951, he led a historic 75-day satyagraha with 10,000 handloom workers in front of the Madras Legislative Assembly. Due to Kotayya’s […]
• In 1943, during the first meeting of the Padmashali Youth Association in Hyderabad, Sri Konda Lakshman Bapuji proposed a resolution for the establishment of the Padmashali building and student hostels.• This resolution gained momentum during the Third Nizam State Padmashali Conference held in Sirisilla in 1945.• In 1947, a piece of land measuring 1200 […]
• The All India Padmashali Association is guided by Acharya Konda Lakshman Bapuji.• One president is elected to represent the association, and 14 vice presidents, four general secretaries, one treasurer, several joint secretaries, and committee members are also appointed to ensure representation from all regions. The All India Padmashali Association is organized into 19 distinct […]
• After World War II, there was a shortage of mill-made yarn, which was crucial for the handloom industry. • The Nizam’s government implemented a coupon system, where only a limited amount of yarn was provided each month in exchange for coupons. • During this period, the middlemen and traders involved in the yarn supply […]
