NAGPUR: The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced to set up a study group dedicated to addressing issues within the power loom industry in the state.
The group’s primary objective is to propose modifications to the recently launched textile policy, specifically tailored to benefit the power loom sector.
Textile minister Chandrakant Patil unveiled this initiative in response to an attention motion presented by Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh from Bhiwandi (East).Patil affirmed that the study group would include Shaikh and emphasized its commitment to understanding and addressing the concerns of power loom operators.
Acknowledging the substantial employment contribution of power looms in Maharashtra, particularly in centers like Ichalkaranji, Malegaon, and Bhiwandi, Patil emphasized the need for enhanced support for the industry. He highlighted the collaborative process involved in drafting the textile policy, incorporating input from various stakeholders.
However, in response to Shaikh’s concerns that power loom operators were not adequately considered, the government opted to establish a study group. Patil underlined the involvement of key stakeholders and elected representatives from power loom hubs in this initiative.
Patil further outlined the study group’s mandate, indicating that resources would be allocated for visits to power loom centers, allowing the group to compile a comprehensive proposal. In addition, he announced the distribution of 24 lakh sarees exclusively produced in Maharashtra’s power looms to women below the poverty line. Patil addressed Shaikh’s concerns about power subsidies, assuring that the issue would be raised with the Energy Minister and Finance Minister.
In response, Shaikh expressed gratitude for the government’s recognition of power looms in the textile policy and the establishment of the study group. He welcomed the inclusion of power loom cloth products in the saree distribution scheme and urged for reservations akin to those for handlooms. Additionally, Shaikh highlighted Patil’s assurance regarding pending subsidy-related files for power loom operators.
Patil’s written response provided a comprehensive overview of the power loom landscape in Maharashtra, citing approximately 12,70,000 looms in the state. He emphasized the sector’s significance in terms of employment, revenue generation, and its role as the second-largest employment generator after agriculture in the country. Patil also referenced the Integrated and Sustainable Textile Policy 2023-28, aiming to attract investment and create employment opportunities over the next five years, with specific incentives outlined for the handloom sector.
The group’s primary objective is to propose modifications to the recently launched textile policy, specifically tailored to benefit the power loom sector.
Textile minister Chandrakant Patil unveiled this initiative in response to an attention motion presented by Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh from Bhiwandi (East).Patil affirmed that the study group would include Shaikh and emphasized its commitment to understanding and addressing the concerns of power loom operators.
Acknowledging the substantial employment contribution of power looms in Maharashtra, particularly in centers like Ichalkaranji, Malegaon, and Bhiwandi, Patil emphasized the need for enhanced support for the industry. He highlighted the collaborative process involved in drafting the textile policy, incorporating input from various stakeholders.
However, in response to Shaikh’s concerns that power loom operators were not adequately considered, the government opted to establish a study group. Patil underlined the involvement of key stakeholders and elected representatives from power loom hubs in this initiative.
Patil further outlined the study group’s mandate, indicating that resources would be allocated for visits to power loom centers, allowing the group to compile a comprehensive proposal. In addition, he announced the distribution of 24 lakh sarees exclusively produced in Maharashtra’s power looms to women below the poverty line. Patil addressed Shaikh’s concerns about power subsidies, assuring that the issue would be raised with the Energy Minister and Finance Minister.
In response, Shaikh expressed gratitude for the government’s recognition of power looms in the textile policy and the establishment of the study group. He welcomed the inclusion of power loom cloth products in the saree distribution scheme and urged for reservations akin to those for handlooms. Additionally, Shaikh highlighted Patil’s assurance regarding pending subsidy-related files for power loom operators.
Patil’s written response provided a comprehensive overview of the power loom landscape in Maharashtra, citing approximately 12,70,000 looms in the state. He emphasized the sector’s significance in terms of employment, revenue generation, and its role as the second-largest employment generator after agriculture in the country. Patil also referenced the Integrated and Sustainable Textile Policy 2023-28, aiming to attract investment and create employment opportunities over the next five years, with specific incentives outlined for the handloom sector.
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