Textile and handloom industry was the only industry of the district in the past. These industries are traditional and handed over by their elders from generation to generation. Handloom industry contributes significantly by generating employment opportunities to the rural people of the district. In the present micro-level study, an attempt has been made to explore the presence of handloom industry and analyse the socio-economic condition of handloom workers in the district. In the study it is found that 70% of the respondents are satisfied with handloom industry as an occupation. This study is based on both primary and secondary data sources. A primary survey was conducted from the sampled villages in order to understand the status of handloom weavers in the district. The study unveils the perturbing situation of the handloom workers and total negligence of government machineries.
