The handloom Sector is going through an exciting period of growth. A total of 5 lakh handloom weavers have been targeted for the MUDRA scheme for handloom weavers and artisans in a period of 3 years. The government has significantly expanded its support to handloom clusters, with respect to Common Facility Centres, Skill upgradation, assistance for loom upgradation and effective project management by engaging the services of full time cluster development executives and competent designers. A total of 254 clusters have been sanctioned so far in 23 states. The centre has also come out with specific plans for the cotton, silk and jute sectors.

In another initiative, the textile ministry has also set up a North East Region Textile promotion Scheme with the objective of promoting employment and entrepreneurship in the north eastern states specially among women, in the areas of Garmenting which has excellent potential both in India and abroad.

– Apparel and Textile News, Apparel Talk, Indian Apparel