Authors: Dr. Sangita Bora, Gitika Borah
Abstract: The handloom sector is considered as an important sector while taking into account the culture and heritage of our country. It forms the second largest economic activity in Assam after agriculture. This sector maintains the close connection between men and the environment. The handloom weaving sector in Assam provides employment to 1, 59,577 full time weavers and 8,96,612 part-time weavers during 2021-2022( Economic survey Assam,2022-2023). But the sector is facing lots of challenges such as low income, low educated people, lack of capital, insufficient market etc. The fourth All India Handloom census disclosed that 67% weavers were earning monthly less than 5000 from their weaving activities. If it is the only occupation of them, then what would be the standard of life they are maintaining? What would be the scenario of education their children are pursuing? There are so many questions to be addressed. Here attempt has been made to understand the multiple challenges faced by handloom industry in Assam with special reference to some selected industries of Nagaon District of Assam.