Impact of Training on Value Addition in Handloom Weaving

Pages: 342-345
Rajesh Dahiya (Department of Textile and Apparel Designing I.C. College of Home Science, CCS, Hisar, Haryana)
Saroj Yadav (Department of Textile and Apparel Designing I.C. College of Home Science, CCS, Hisar, Haryana)

Indian handloom sector of the textile industry is ancient and has served the economy well in terms of employment. The relevance of handloom sector in agrarian economy is massive because of its linkage with crucial and sensitive sector like agriculture. Lack of adequate market outlets dampens the enthusiasm of artisans who need to help in terms of product design, value addition and prevalent styles. Present study was aimed to provide knowledge and skill about value addition in handloom weaving to increase market avenues. Trainings were imparted to fifty women of self help groups who were already engaged in durrie weaving. Overall training effectiveness index was found 80.21 percent, while highest in embellished bags i.e. 94.66 percent. Perceived feasibility of value addition in weaving was observed highest for cultural compatibility and physical compatibility 93.33 percent, the overall PAFI was 89.87 percent. Significant difference was observed in self confidence 4.12*, managerial ability 2.68 and motivation 4.06. Adoption level and purpose of adoption indicated that 50.00 percent respondents adopted for household purpose and 18.00 percent as income generating activity.