DEVELOPMENT OF HANDLOOM INDUSTRY IN INDIA DURING FIVE-YEAR PLANS

Abstract

Handloom sector enjoys predominant status in the Indian textile industry. It has set up with both household who work at their home and non-household units. It contributes substantially to the export earnings. About 90 percent of world hand woven fabric comes from India and have its own distinct place in the world. It is not just a symbolic to the Indian traditions, but also one of the oldest arts on the planet. Weavers in India, have expertise in making high quality of handloom fabric with amazing skills which has brought unique identity to the Indian handlooms across the world. The role and performance of government institutions which are established to enhance handloom industry are. They should conduct some campaigns / workshops periodically to educate weavers about new trends and issues and government should provide required assistance to conduct such programmes.

Keywords: Industrial Revolution, Planning Commission, cooperative, Exports, Declined.