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Handloom Handicraft Sector Key Employer but Faces Challenges
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AI insight
AI-generatedThe handloom and handicraft sector in India is a major employer but faces structural challenges: low wages, declining production, and limited e-commerce adoption. The commercial mechanism is weak — no specific company, price, or supply chain disruption is reported. The impact is regional (India) and sector-specific, but no immediate margin or pricing channel is identified.
Signals our AI researcher identified
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- Sector employs 6.1 million workers across 34 lakh units in five states.
- Contributes 0.17% to national GDP and 1.31% to manufacturing GVA (2023-24).
- Average daily income is Rs 270, below minimum wage.
- Over 50% of handloom units in Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh reported production decline in past decade.
- Study recommends improved market access, financial support, and skill development.
