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Socio-Economic Condition of Small-Scale Producers in Varanasi: A Case of Banaras Brocade and Saree

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Title Socio-Economic Condition of Small-Scale Producers in Varanasi: A Case of Banaras Brocade and Saree
 
Creator Chaudhary, Meghna
Agarwal, Bhawna
Bhatia, Meena
 
Subject Geographical Indication
Banarasi Silk
Brocades
Handloom Products
Handloom Products
Small-Scale Producers
Weaving
TRIPS Agreement
GI certification
Goods Registration and Protection Act
1999
 
Description 286-294
Geographical indication is a designation or sign intended to protect certain products that are located in a geographical
locality or origin. The vast diversity of handicrafts produced throughout India reflects India's rich cultural heritage and
centuries of evolutionary tradition. One such prominent product under the category of Geographical Indication is “Banarasi
Silk and Brocade”.Banarasi Silk products have a ready market at home and abroad but the industry has been experiencing a
significant decline in recent years. In the present study, an effort has been made to determine the socio-economic condition
of the small-scale producers and their awareness level towards GI. It will also highlight the challenges faced by the weavers
of recognized GI product “Banaras Brocade and Saree” in Varanasi and also attempts to suggest solutions for improving the
marketing and distribution system of the industry. Empirical data were gathered using in-depth semi-structured interviews.
In total, 100 weavers from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh from different handloom groups were questioned. It was found that the
conditions of the weavers have worsened over the years. It is important for the Government to intervene so that the weavers
are able to regain the lost charm of the handloom industry in Varanasi
 
Date 2022-01-27T06:17:25Z
2022-01-27T06:17:25Z
2021-09
 
Type Article
 
Identifier 0975-1076 (Online); 0971-7544 (Print)
http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/58959
 
Language en
 
Publisher NIScPR-CSIR, India
 
Source JIPR Vol.26(5) [September 2021]