Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), June 8 (ANI): The handloom industry based here is bearing the brunt of a seasonal power crisis in Uttar Pradesh, as the state government has failed to meet their requirements owing to increased demand in the summer season.
The adverse impact on the handloom industry has prompted weavers to look for alternate sources of livelihood.
"The handloom industry, which is the second largest employment generator after agriculture is facing major crisis. The Samajwadi Party (SP), which formed the government three months back, made several promises but the handloom industry suffered a major setback," Fariuddin Ansari, a worker, said.
Frequent power cuts have made matters worse for the industry.
"There is power cut for 7 to 8 hours. The workers who used to get Rs. 100-115 find it difficult to earn even Rs. 80 -90. I am unable to understand how will the industry and the workers survive," Ansari added.
The acute power shortage has reduced the production as well.
"The production has become half that is 50 percent of the total production," Kamru Jama, an official of the handloom industry, said.
The handloom industry is in a mess as the state government has failed to take adequate steps to meet the rising demand for power. (ANI)
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