Handloom workers seek steps to protect Bhavani Jamakkalam industry
The Bhavani District Handloom Jamakkalam union is demanding government intervention to protect traditional handloom workers from the economic pressure of powerlooms. Their requests include wage revisions, a technical college, and a ban on illegal powerloom units.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing struggle of traditional artisanal industries to survive against industrial automation and globalization.
The Bhavani District Handloom Jamakkalam, Bedsheet Weavers and Dyeing Workers’ Union has urged the Tamil Nadu government to take steps to protect the handloom sector from the adverse impact of powerlooms.
At the union council meeting held at the Communist Party of India office in Bhavani of Erode district on Monday (August 17, 2026), several resolutions were adopted, including one seeking the establishment of a Jamakkalam Technical College in Bhavani and the convening of a conference to protect the handloom and Jamakkalam weaving industry .
The meeting was presided over by union president P.R. Allimuthu. Erode District Handloom Weaving Workers’ Association general secretary M. Varadharajan inaugurated the meeting. Association district president Ponnusamy, Construction Workers’ Association Erode North district secretary Kandasamy and CPI Bhavani union secretary Kannan addressed the meeting.
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