Handlooms: Saving Brand India

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  • Published On: May 01, 2015
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43 lakh handloom weavers and a unique tradition are threatened if the central government goes ahead and scraps the Handloom Reservation Act of 1985. There are questions on the government's motivation to amend the act considering their emphasis is on 'Make in India'. Watch our report on India Matters.

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