Related Keywords: Handloom weavers, NREGA
Handloom weaving, the centuries-old art is dying a slow death because weavers are unable to make ends meet. The number of India's handloom weavers is on the decline as low remuneration and rising costs are making traditional worker look to other trades. The government has finally woken up to their problems.
Textiles Ministry is working on a proposal to include handloom weavers under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) so that they can be entitled to higher wages.
