Study reveals power looms displacing traditional weavers in Devanga community, calls for urgent policy intervention
A study by the University of Mysore revealed that power looms are causing unemployment among the Devanga community women. 90% of the community's youth are unwilling to continue their traditional occupation. The pandemic exacerbated their financial woes, prompting calls for government intervention to support women weavers and improve Karnataka's textile sector.
A study by the University of Mysore revealed that power looms are causing unemployment among the Devanga community women. 90% of the community's youth are unwilling to continue their traditional occupation. The pandemic exacerbated their financial woes, prompting calls for government intervention to support women weavers and improve Karnataka's textile sector.
