International Journal of Commerce and Management Research

author(s)
Dr. N Tamilarasi

abstract
The handloom industry is India’s biggest cottage Industry which constitutes a vital sector of the village economy next only to agriculture. Handloom industry plays an important role in improving the economic conditions of the rural poor. It has a vast potential for generatingp employment and Income opportunities for the rural masses and enhancing the purchasing power of millions of people in our rural areas. Almost a third of country’s cotton textiles are produced by the handloom weavers. This paper highlighted problems faced by the handloom weavers. For analysis, secondary data have been collected and the same has been analysed.