Textile delegation meets CM
A delegation from the Southern India Mills Association met with Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to discuss the textile industry's challenges. They highlighted the impact of high power costs and requested specific policy support measures. The delegation also urged for the implementation of the PM Mitra Park Scheme and the Tamil Nadu Integrated textile policy.
- ▪The Southern India Mills Association met with Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to discuss the textile industry.
- ▪Delegates emphasized the need for proactive initiatives and policy support due to high power costs.
- ▪They requested the withdrawal of network charges for rooftop solar power generation and other financial measures.
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A delegation from the Southern India Mills Association (SIMA) met Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay recently and emphasised the need for proactive initiatives and policy support for the textile industry in the State.A press release from the Association said the delegates explained to the Chief Minister the current situation of the industry in the State and the impact of high power costs.They sought withdrawal of the network charges for rooftop solar power generation (as per the High Court Order), keeping in abeyance the collection of arrears of deemed demand charges until issuance of final Order by the APTEL, and freezing the monthly demand charges at the existing rate of ₹608 per kVA for three years.
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