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Karnataka plans to revive KHDC and Caurvery Handlooms

The Karnataka government plans to revive the state-owned Karnataka Handloom Development Corporation (KHDC) and Caurvery Handlooms. Along with, it also plans to transform the handloom industry into an organized profession. According to Karnataka Commissioner for Textile Development R Raju this initiative will benefit 80,000 weavers and 600 handloom cooperative societies. Currently, there are 227 cotton, 88 silk and more than 50 woollen co-operative societies operating in the State that make numerous products.

At present, the government has ensured the market linkage for handloom products such as uniform cloths, bed sheets and blankets to school children in the State, which ensures business to the tune of 100 crore annually. In the next two years, products of KHDC and Caurvery Handlooms will be aggressively marketed.

Plans are also afoot to market Ilkal sarees, Malakamuru silk sarees and Udupi cotton sarees which have acquired GI (Geographical Indication) accreditation for their uniqueness and endemic to the specific regions. The other sarees on the radar are ‘Guledaguddakana’ and large varieties of Priyadarshini silk.

 
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