Powerloom associations seek higher wages for Pongal dhoti, saree production
Powerloom associations in Tamil Nadu are demanding higher wages for producing dhotis and saris for a government distribution scheme. They cite increased production costs, including electricity and materials, as well as changes to product specifications that have slowed output.
Why it matters
This reflects the economic pressures faced by small-scale manufacturing sectors and the challenges of balancing government welfare schemes with fair labor compensation.
The Tamil Nadu Federation of Powerloom Associations has sought an increase in wages for the production of dhotis and saris manufactured under the State Government’s free dhoti and saree distribution scheme for Pongal.
In a representation submitted to the five-member committee, constituted by the Handlooms Department, to examine the demand for wage revision, the federation said the objective of the scheme was not only to distribute dhotis and saris to the public during Pongal but also to provide employment and livelihood support to powerloom weavers.
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