Handloom federation wants Centre to implement ESI and EPF for weavers
A national handloom body is urging the union government to extend ESI and EPF benefits to India's handloom weavers, citing severe health and financial distress. The federation argues that social security cover is crucial for this large traditional workforce, which faces significant health issues and declining livelihoods, to prevent the sector's collapse.
A national handloom body is urging the union government to extend ESI and EPF benefits to India's handloom weavers, citing severe health and financial distress. The federation argues that social security cover is crucial for this large traditional workforce, which faces significant health issues and declining livelihoods, to prevent the sector's collapse.
