Handloom Vs Powerloom

Though Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced August 7 as National Handloom Day, the faltering economy of the industry in Kerala is a cause of concern, famous for its white sarees with gold work, the state is home to over 10 lakh weavers, most of them face financial difficulties.

The government today responded to the concerns of India's handloom sector and assured that it is not planning changes to the law that could leave traditional weavers competing with the mechanized power loom sector.

Though Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced August 7 as National Handloom Day, the faltering economy of the industry in Kerala is a cause of concern, famous for its white sarees with gold work, the state is home to over 10 lakh weavers, most of them face financial difficulties.

The government today responded to the concerns of India's handloom sector and assured that it is not planning changes to the law that could leave traditional weavers competing with the mechanized power loom sector.