Revisting Handloom Industry After Covid 19 Pandemic 2020

Abstract

 The Crisis Caused By Covid-19 Has Resulted In A Sudden Disruption Of Businesses Across The Globe, With India Not Being An Exception. All Economic Activities In Odisha Have Come To A Standstill Owing To The Lock Down Necessitated By The Covid19 Pandemic. The Handloom Sector Too Got Severely Affected Owing To A Total Closure Of The Traditional And Contemporary Markets For Artisans. The Weavers Mostly From Rural And Remote Areas Have Lost Their Livelihood, Owing To Large Scale Cancellation Of Orders And/Or Orders Being Put On Hold. The Weavers, Considered As Skilled Worker In The Segment, Who Live On The Earnings Of Everyday Work, Are Now Sitting At Home, Next To Their Tools Without Any Work In Hand. The Present Paper Attempts To Study The Changes And Adaptability That The Handloom Industry Has Undergone Due To The Pandemic And Consequent Lockdowns. The Paper Also Attempts To Throw Some Light On The Aids That Are Provided By The Indian Government To Revive The Handloom Industry.