Work Profile of the Weavers in Handloom Industry (original) (raw)

A STUDY ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AMONG HANDLOOM WEAVERS IN RANIPUR BLOCK OF JHANSI DISTRICT OF UTTAR PRADESH

Post Graduate & Research Department of Commerce DG VAISHNAV COLLEGE Arumbakkam, Chennai – 600106., 2023

Background- The handloom industry is unorganized in India and is one of the largest unorganised sectors. The objective of this study was to study the socio-economic status of Handloom weavers. Methods- The study is based on Ranipur Nagar Panchayat of Mauranipur Tehsil of Jhansi district. The present study is a descriptive study. Purposive random sampling has used for the study. Data was collected by the interview schedule in the context of 120 Handloom workers. Results- The study reveals majority of the respondents belong to SC category, and most of them are married. The majority of weavers are illiterate or low educated and have big family sizes. 37.5% of weavers earn 3000 to 6000 monthly. 53.3% are dissatisfied due to low profits and 46.7% of respondent wants to change their occupation for better income. 47.5% of respondents have Musculoskeletal Pain. 39.2% of the respondents are dissatisfied from light and air communication system in the Workplace. Majority of weavers dissatisfied from transportation system and electricity supply in region.

Socio-Economic Conditions of Handloom Weavers: A Study in Karimnagar District of Telangana

TIJ's Research Journal of Economics & Business Studies - RJEBS, 2017

The handloom weaving is one of the oldest arts, as history of human civilization and has a long tradition of excellence. In this paper mainly evaluate the structure of Karimnagar district handloom sector, socio-economic conditions of the handloom weavers in the district and finally to assess income and expenditure levels of the handloom weavers in Karimnagar district of Telangana. Telangana is one of the important states in the handloom industry. There are about 82,435 handloom weavers in cooperative fold and 1,58,902 in outside cooperative fold. In the Karimnagar district the total handloom weavers was registered 6,260 weavers. In the district the total handloom weaver’s cooperative societies working has registered 35. It is evident from the study that majority 54 per cent of the weavers are earning below Rs.50,000 per annum, only 41.50 per cent of the respondents are earning between Rs.50,000-1 lakh. Only 4.50 per cent of the respondents were earnings above 1 lakh rupees respectiv...

SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF HANDLOOM WEAVERS IN ANDHRA PRADESH: A STUDY OF NELLORE DISTRICT

The handloom industry in India has become very popular because of the availability of different designs of fabrics and the manufacture of garments and dresses, which serves as the livelihood of millions of weavers employed in the handloom segment in India. The Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh in India consists of around 5549 handloom weavers. In this paper, the socio and economic conditions of the handloom weavers have been presented. The data has been collected from 80 respondents through questionnaires. The data has been analyzed using simple bar diagram on the basis of age, area, religion, caste, educational qualification, type and size of the family, type of occupation, house, ration card, land owned, assets owned, loan status, monthly weaving, purchase of raw material and types of loom.

Socio Economic Conditions of Handloom Weavers -A Study of Karimnagar District

IJBMR, 2016

Handloom weaving is an ancient industry. The textile cottage industry includes cotton, silk, and bleaching, dying, finishing, hosiery, lace embroidery, silk reeling, silk twisting. It is the chief means of livelihood to people who entirely depend upon it. Handloom sector plays an important role in state economy. Weaving is the basic process among the various manufacturing stages of handloom clothes. It is defined as a frame for weaving equipped with some wooden devices. The sound of the handloom is the music of rural home. In the process of weaving the handloom weavers achieve harmony of motion and rhythms in Karimnagar. Telangana is one of the important States in the Handloom Industry. Handloom industry has providing employment in directly 2.41 lakhs and indirectly 6 lakhs. There are about 82,435 handloom weavers in cooperative fold and 1, 58,902 in outside cooperative fold. There are 475 Weavers Cooperative Societies in the State consisting of Cotton-253, Silk-50, and Wool-44. Besides this, there are 128-Tailor and other societies. There is one Apex society i.e. TSCO for marketing the handloom products.

SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF HANDLOOM WEAVING SOCIETIES -A CASE STUDY OF WARANGAL DISTRICT

Traditional Indian handloom enjoys a global reputation as well as huge demands in the local markets. However, the weavers face a number of challenges which affect their livelihood and overall wellbeing. Weaving practiced in India has been in existence for more than 5000 years. It is also found in Ramayana and Mahabharata that speak about length of craft. India has a rich cultural heritage of Handloom Industry having the largest Handloom Industry in the world. Thus it also makes major contribution to the economy. The study aims to analyse the socio economic condition of the weavers and offer possible recommendations to mitigate their plight. This study is based on primary data collected through interview schedules 57 active societies in Warangal district of Telangana State. The result of the study revealed that the weavers are facing a number of challenges like financial constraint, inability to purchase up-to-date machineries, poor working condition, meagre remuneration and the absence of government support.

"Socio-Economic condition of Handloom weavers-A case study of ChiralaMandal, Andhra Pradesh"

Conventional Indian handloom enjoys a global reputation as well as national prestige in terms nature and quality of product and its rich demand both in India as well as abroad. However, the weavers undergo enormous challenges related to their occupational survival in the post modernity era wherethe biggest challenge is problem of large production in this social cum capitalist world. The study aims to analyse the socioeconomic conditions of the weavers and offer possible recommendations to mitigate their plight. This study is based on primary data collected through interview schedules schedules from a random set of seventy weavers residing in ChiralaMandal of Andhra Pradesh. The result of the study reveals the major problems which have been engaging by the weavers both at economical and non-economicalcausational ground. The results of the study also detail their expenditure on merit and demerit goods and services such as education, health, food, and non-food items, liquor consumption smoking, etc during the study period.

SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF HANDLOOM WEAVING SOCIETIES

Traditional Indian handloom enjoys a global reputation as well as huge demands in the local markets. However, the weavers face a number of challenges which affect their livelihood and overall wellbeing. Weaving practiced in India has been in existence for more than 5000 years. It is also found in Ramayana and Mahabharata that speak about length of craft. India has a rich cultural heritage of Handloom Industry having the largest Handloom Industry in the world. Thus it also makes major contribution to the economy. The study aims to analyse the socio economic condition of the weavers and offer possible recommendations to mitigate their plight. This study is based on primary data collected through interview schedules 57 active societies in Warangal district of Telangana State. The result of the study revealed that the weavers are facing a number of challenges like financial constraint, inability to purchase up-to-date machineries, poor working condition, meagre remuneration and the absence of government support. Key words: Handloom, Weavers, Socio-economic conditions.

Factors Affecting Handloom Weaving Practices among Women Weavers of Assam

2021

Handloom weaving practices plays an important role in the livelihood generation of the women weavers of Assam. The present study was conducted to find out the factors affecting handloom weaving practices among the women weavers of Lakhimpur District of Assam. Data were collected through a pre-tested interview schedule. Handloom weaving practices were prevalent in different types of looms in the handloom industry. The involvement of the weavers in the handloom practices of Assam were mostly women and was found working from 2 years to above 15 years. The weavers weave almost all the products from traditional mekhela chaddar to furnishing materials. It was also found that the income of the weavers is an influencing factor for their involvement. The factors affecting the performance and productivity of the handloom products were due to the arising health-related issues among the weavers. Body pain was found very high among the weavers. Therefore, an improvement in the working environment, as well as compatibility of the weaver and the loom, would help to mitigate the pain and discomfort among the weavers. This would further increase the productivity, performance and income of the weavers. HIgHlIgHTS m Commercial handloom practices in Assam are prevalent basically in the throw-shuttle looms and fly-shuttle handlooms using dobby and jacquard. m The weavers are found to involve for more than 15 years in the handloom industry. m Health-related issues are the factors affecting the handloom practices among the women weavers ultimately decreasing the productivity with absentees.

Status of handloom workers in sant kabir nagar district up a case study

Textile and handloom industry was the only industry of the district in the past. These industries are traditional and handed over by their elders from generation to generation. Handloom industry contributes significantly by generating employment opportunities to the rural people of the district. In the present micro-level study, an attempt has been made to explore the presence of handloom industry and analyse the socio-economic condition of handloom workers in the district. In the study it is found that 70% of the respondents are satisfied with handloom industry as an occupation. This study is based on both primary and secondary data sources. A primary survey was conducted from the sampled villages in order to understand the status of handloom weavers in the district. The study unveils the perturbing situation of the handloom workers and total negligence of government machineries.

A study on the handloom weavers belonging to weavers' cooperative societies of Assam

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 2015

In the present paper an attempt has been made to analyse the weavers of weavers’ cooperative society of Assam. The study is based on a sample of 600 weavers from 120 rural and urban based weavers’ cooperative societies. To find out the current scenario of weavers both primary and secondary data has also been collected from all possible sources. The study reveals that the weavers’ social and economic securities were declining day by day. Only long term vision, strong policies and schemes can protect this age old industry.