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
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।
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%
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.