Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath gave instructions to ensure income and stability of weavers. Through cluster based development they will be connected to market, design and technology. Emphasis was also laid on reducing electricity bills of power loom weavers and promoting solar energy.
Lucknow, April 09:- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that weavers are not only the carriers of tradition but are the strong base of the state’s economy. In such a situation, ensuring stability of their income, respect and livelihood is among the top priorities of the state government. He said that at present the weavers are facing challenges like rising cost of raw materials, lack of design and modern technology and limited market access. The solution to these problems is possible not only through planned assistance, but also by developing a strong and coordinated system. The Chief Minister gave instructions to prepare a result-oriented, cluster-based new action plan in this direction.
1.99 lakh weavers in entire UP
- It was informed in the review meeting of the Handloom Department on Thursday that about 1.99 lakh weavers are employed in the state and Uttar Pradesh is at sixth position in the country in this field. The state is a leader in the production of carpets, rugs and mats, while the state also has a strong presence in products like bedsheets, furnishing and blankets. The country’s total handloom export in the year 2024-25 was ₹ 1178.93 crore, in which Uttar Pradesh’s contribution was ₹ 109.40 crore (about 9.27 percent).
- The Chief Minister directed that clusters should be developed by identifying weavers-dominated areas so that production, quality and marketing can be integrated. He clarified that these clusters should not be limited to just production but should develop into a complete value chain, where design, branding, packaging and market access are ensured in a single framework.
CM Yogi took these big decisions in the meeting
- Aspects like cluster selection, baseline survey, preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR), effective implementation and continuous monitoring were discussed in detail in the meeting. The Chief Minister said that a limited number of weavers in each cluster should be organized and developed as registered units, so that collective production and marketing can be promoted. Also, these clusters should be linked with modern technology, advanced equipment and skill training, so that the quality and competitiveness of the products is improved.
- Emphasizing on strengthening the design and marketing, the Chief Minister said that the success of the product is possible only if it is in line with the market demand. He directed to effectively implement institutional mechanisms like ‘Designer-cum-Marketing Executive’ and ‘Design House/Sourcing-Buying Agency/Export House’. This will ensure improvement in the quality of products, access to larger markets and increase in income of weavers. The Chief Minister asked to pay special attention to expansion of digital platforms, e-commerce and branding, so that weavers can be directly connected with consumers.
Electricity bills of weavers will also reduce
- In the meeting, the Chief Minister also expressed the need for better efforts to reduce the electricity bills of power loom weavers. On the instructions of the Chief Minister, the Handloom Department and the Power Corporation will jointly prepare an action plan in this regard. Laying special emphasis on promoting solar energy, the Chief Minister said that this will reduce the electricity cost of weavers and will provide them long-term relief. He gave instructions to prepare an effective action plan in this direction.
- The Chief Minister said that the weaving community of Uttar Pradesh is an important basis of the rich tradition, employment and economy of the state. Therefore, such a balanced, transparent and practical policy should be prepared, which will provide real relief to the weavers, give new momentum to the industry and give a strong base to the traditional weaving of the state. Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Khadi and Village Industries, Silk Industry, Handloom and Textile Industry Rakesh Sachan was present in the meeting.