New Delhi: More than 67% handloom workers in India earn less than Rs 5,000 a month, according to the 4th All India Handloom Census 2019-2020.
As per the fourth Handloom Census, total number of handloom worker households is 31,44,839 compared to 27,83,271 in the 3rd Handloom Census of India 2009-2010.
Average earning of Handloom Households (Rs/Annum, 2009-10): Rs. 36498 (i.e. Rs. 3042 per Month). According to the 3rd Handloom Census it was estimated that 99% of all weaver households earned less then Rs 5000 per month.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Textiles Smriti Zubin Irani in Rajya Sabha today.