Utilisation of Welfare Schemes: A Study of Handloom Cooperative Weavers in Madurai District

Abstract

To increase the competitive strength of the handloom cooperatives through improving the sales of the handloom fabrics, the Governments of different States have introduced several schemes. The utilisation of the schemes is more important than the introduction of the many schemes. The development and rapid growth of handloom cooperatives is therefore of vital importance. The failure of the handloom cooperative societies will produce substantial losses not only to members and society but also to the community at large. To protect the handloom industries and safeguard the interests and well-being of handloom weavers the central and state governments have implemented welfare and development schemes. The male weavers utilize the Welfare Schemes slightly more than the female weavers.