A Case Study of the Socio-Economic Situation of Power Loom Workers with Reference Malegaon City of Maharashtra

Abstract

The power loom sector has a significant positive impact on India's economy. The workers who have been having problems for the past few years are mostly responsible for the power loom industry's success, but it also provides work for many of the people engaged in India's textile industry. As a result, their social and economic situation is getting worse. Examining the workers' current socioeconomic situation and outlining the reasons behind the textile industry in Malegaon are the main objectives of this article. Field surveys served as the investigation's methodology. There are 250 workers in total. The social and economic conditions of the labour are horrifying, according to studies. The power loom sector is extremely important to the Indian economy. Additionally, it supports the textile sector by adding jobs. Economic necessity is the main factor influencing the social and economic situation. To enhance the working conditions, it is urgently necessary to expand both government involvement and power union authorization.