Question 17What are the reasons behind India's underperformance in the textile sector compared to its competitors? How can India become competitive in this labour-intensive industry?GS3GS1
What are the reasons behind India's underperformance in the textile sector compared to its competitors? How can India become competitive in this labour-intensive industry? (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
Textile sector in India is the second largest employer after agriculture.
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Main Body
Reasons behind India's under-performance:
1Lack of credit accessibility in India compared to Bangladesh - Example: Micro credit in Bangladesh.
2Government support for the textile sector in India - Example: In Vietnam the government support for unorganised sector.
3Most of the textile sector is unorganised in nature.
Reasons behind India's under-performance (continued):
4Accessibility to market is concentrated only in few areas - Example: in South India, around Tamil Nadu.
5Due to the poor care for the cotton post harvest - Example: Moisture laden climate in India affects cotton quality.
6Most of the looms are not technologically advanced - Example: Handlooms prevalence.
7Security to the labour in textile sector is lacking - Example: Insurance facilities.
Measures required:
1Increase in funding by the government.
2Introduction of subsidies to purchase machines - Example: Powerlooms.
3Increase branding of the handlooms to capture market - Example: Tribes India brand of TRIFED.
4Provide insurance to labourers.
5Credit facilities - Example: subsidised loans.
6Promote growth of infrastructure - Example: Road and rail linkages.
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Conclusion
India is trying to promote the local textile industry through emphasis on exports. One such is 'Vocal for local' initiative.
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- Identifies specific comparative disadvantages
- Provides examples from competing countries
- Relates sector characteristics to competitiveness
Topper
Srujana
2024
Subject & Paper
GS3GS1
Topic
Distribution of Key Natural Resources and Industries
Textile sector in India
Reasons for India's underperformance in textile sector
Writing Stats
209
Total words
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