Related Keywords: Handlooms sector, linen, mercerised cotton fabrics
Handlooms sector in Khurda district of Odisha, which was facing a crisis due to weak demand for cotton lungis and towels for last few years, has received a new lease of life with the production of linen and mercerised cotton fabrics.
The department of textiles and handlooms is now creating awareness among local weavers to produce linen and mercerised cotton fabrics to meet the high demand and get better remuneration.
