About 350 families in Maharashtra’s Solapur’s Shiv Ganga Nagar are involved in weaving silk sarees and handloom products like terry towels and chaddars.
Weavers are asking for the 'Solapuri silk sari' to be included in Maharashtra's 2023 textile policy to access benefits like pensions, training jobs, and allowances.
There is a claim that the government recognizes textiles from some regions but overlooks Solapur’s handloom products.
Weavers receive a 'Pehchan Card' to access loans and financial aid for education, but many face delays or difficulty in obtaining financial support.
Weavers struggle to sell their saris, often facing low profits due to discount demands from buyers.
The government plans to create an ‘Urban Haat’ for handloom products, though experts worry about the high infrastructure costs involved.
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