A Study on Consumer Need for the Survival of Handloom Industry and it‟s Workers: Special Reference to the Case of Uttar Pradesh
| International Journal of Economics and Management Studies |
| © 2017 by SSRG - IJEMS Journal |
| Volume 4 Issue 5 |
| Year of Publication : 2017 |
| Authors : Dr. Arfia Aman |
10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V4I5P109
How to Cite?
Dr. Arfia Aman, "A Study on Consumer Need for the Survival of Handloom Industry and it‟s Workers: Special Reference to the Case of Uttar Pradesh," SSRG International Journal of Economics and Management Studies, vol. 4, no. 5, pp. 38-42, 2017. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V4I5P109
Abstract:
The Indian economy has made remarkable progress since independence. Yet, for many reasons the unorganized sector, especially handloom sector and its workerswhich give a very significant contribution in total textile sector, still have been unable to enjoy the success of development; hence they belong to the weaker sections of society. After the introduction of globalization and liberalization, the economic conditions of handloom workers are expected to worsen since only highly competitive and skilled individuals and industries are expected to survive in such an economy. For the economic development of handloom workers, government should focus on this sector, where large numbers of workers are dependent for their livelihood.The state of Uttar Pradesh is well known for its traditional industries, like Handlooms and Handicrafts( which is famous for its uniqueness in the world) but the artisans engaged in this sector are unable to meet even their basic necessities as thelatest handloom census report revealsvery shocking economic condition of handloom household workers. The policy shift towards this industry is desirable for revival of handloom sector and the socio-economic upliftment of artisan of the state.
Keywords:
Handloom industry, Workers, Development, Policy, Government.
References:
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2) Census of Handloom in India, Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textile, GOI, 1987-88.
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