Handloom

Why it matters

• Acts as a major source of non-farm rural employment, supporting the livelihoods of millions of weavers and allied workers.
• Preserves indigenous cultural heritage and traditional weaving techniques that are unique to specific geographical regions.
• Promotes sustainable and eco-friendly production methods compared to energy-intensive industrial textile manufacturing.
• Contributes significantly to the export economy through the global demand for authentic, handcrafted artisanal textiles.

How it is asked

Focus on the socio-economic impact of the handloom sector, government initiatives aimed at infrastructure support and market access for weavers, and the intersection of traditional craftsmanship with contemporary intellectual property protections like Geographical Indications (GI).