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The handloom industry is receiving one blow after the other
The handloom industry is receiving one blow after the other

By गाँव कनेक्शन

With a rising cost of production, unfair competition, and subsidies to rival sectors, the handloom industry—an essential part of India's economy—is struggling

With a rising cost of production, unfair competition, and subsidies to rival sectors, the handloom industry—an essential part of India's economy—is struggling

कपड़ा उद्योग से निकले दूषित जल के शोधन की नयी तकनीक विकसित
कपड़ा उद्योग से निकले दूषित जल के शोधन की नयी तकनीक विकसित

By India Science Wire

इस तकनीक से रंगाई के बाद बचे दूषित जल से विषैले तत्वों को निकालकर उससे घरेलू और औद्योगिक उपयोग के लायक बनाया जा सकेगा। इससे प्रदूषित जल की समस्या से निजात मिलने के साथ ही पानी की किल्लत जैसे दोहरे लाभ हासिल हो सकेंगे।

इस तकनीक से रंगाई के बाद बचे दूषित जल से विषैले तत्वों को निकालकर उससे घरेलू और औद्योगिक उपयोग के लायक बनाया जा सकेगा। इससे प्रदूषित जल की समस्या से निजात मिलने के साथ ही पानी की किल्लत जैसे दोहरे लाभ हासिल हो सकेंगे।

Ground report: Weavers forced to sell handloom machines as scrap
Ground report: Weavers forced to sell handloom machines as scrap

By Mithilesh Dhar

Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district is well known for its handloom craftsmanship. Till some time ago, every house engaged in handloom craft, but now this trade survives even less than 50%

Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district is well known for its handloom craftsmanship. Till some time ago, every house engaged in handloom craft, but now this trade survives even less than 50%

This silk protein can help make beauty and skincare products
This silk protein can help make beauty and skincare products

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Indian scientists have discovered that a protein produced by silkworms, sericin, can be used to develop a range of beauty and skincare products. The protein is known to possess anti-oxidant and other medicinal properties

Indian scientists have discovered that a protein produced by silkworms, sericin, can be used to develop a range of beauty and skincare products. The protein is known to possess anti-oxidant and other medicinal properties

Tea gives the economy a headache. 10 lakh workers may lose their jobs
Tea gives the economy a headache. 10 lakh workers may lose their jobs

By Mithilesh Dhar

Due to the mismatch between the rising production costs and stagnant prices, the tea industry is facing sustainability challenges which have led to shrunk margins over the past few years. Picture this. In 2013-14, the average selling price of tea was above Rs 150/ kg, against the production cost, which was a little less than Rs 150 per kg. However, in 2018-19, the production cost shot up to Rs 200 per kg, but the selling price remained at Rs 160 per kg

Due to the mismatch between the rising production costs and stagnant prices, the tea industry is facing sustainability challenges which have led to shrunk margins over the past few years. Picture this. In 2013-14, the average selling price of tea was above Rs 150/ kg, against the production cost, which was a little less than Rs 150 per kg. However, in 2018-19, the production cost shot up to Rs 200 per kg, but the selling price remained at Rs 160 per kg

Reviving the Kashmiri Craft of Namda Making
Reviving the Kashmiri Craft of Namda Making

By Fahim Mattoo

Namdas, the coarse, sheep-wool floor rugs can be found in almost every Kashmiri household. But, Namda weavers are on a decline. Farooq Ahmad Khan, a 40-year-old weaver, is using a new nano-felt technique to make the Namda craft more versatile.

Namdas, the coarse, sheep-wool floor rugs can be found in almost every Kashmiri household. But, Namda weavers are on a decline. Farooq Ahmad Khan, a 40-year-old weaver, is using a new nano-felt technique to make the Namda craft more versatile.

Need to understand migrants' lives to address their needs
Need to understand migrants' lives to address their needs

By गाँव कनेक्शन

India's development story is deeply interlinked with migration, yet we lack comprehensive policies that directly support migrants

India's development story is deeply interlinked with migration, yet we lack comprehensive policies that directly support migrants

She studied till class 9, but is now a businesswoman who supports 200 rural women
She studied till class 9, but is now a businesswoman who supports 200 rural women

By Rajesh Khandelwal

A resident of a village in Rajasthan, Brajesh Bhargav, along with 200 other women, makes 250 different types of jute-based products. She receives bulk orders from Delhi, Jaipur and Agra. Her products under the brand name Raksakhi are listed on Flipkart and Amazon too.

A resident of a village in Rajasthan, Brajesh Bhargav, along with 200 other women, makes 250 different types of jute-based products. She receives bulk orders from Delhi, Jaipur and Agra. Her products under the brand name Raksakhi are listed on Flipkart and Amazon too.

NABARD's UMANG 2k22 brings together artisans, women groups and FPOs from 25 states
NABARD's UMANG 2k22 brings together artisans, women groups and FPOs from 25 states

By Satish Malviya

Over hundred craftsmith and farmers' organisations from across the country are participating in a national level exhibition-cum-sale organised by the National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development in Bhopal to sell their products directly to the customers. The event is on till October 22.

Over hundred craftsmith and farmers' organisations from across the country are participating in a national level exhibition-cum-sale organised by the National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development in Bhopal to sell their products directly to the customers. The event is on till October 22.

Odisha's Gopalpur, famous for its GI tag tussar silk, to be developed into a craft cluster
Odisha's Gopalpur, famous for its GI tag tussar silk, to be developed into a craft cluster

By Ashis Senapati

The Tussar Pilot Project Centre in Odisha's Jajpur district is half-a-century old and in these five decades, it has helped a large number of handloom silk weavers chart a journey to economic well-being.

The Tussar Pilot Project Centre in Odisha's Jajpur district is half-a-century old and in these five decades, it has helped a large number of handloom silk weavers chart a journey to economic well-being.

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