Copyright © 2025 Authors retain the copyright of this article. This article is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

@article{185200,
        author = {Khedekar V and Dedhia E},
        title = {A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SPINNERS AND WEAVERS TOWARDS KHADI PRODUCTS},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {621-626},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185200},
        abstract = {The present study explores a comparative analysis of Khadi spinners and weavers to identify their challenges, opportunities, and perceptions towards Khadi products. Khadi, being a symbol of self-reliance and sustainable production, has played a significant role in India’s cultural and economic fabric. However, the sector continues to face multiple challenges due to modernization, declining demand, and limited government support. Understanding the issues faced by both spinners and weavers is essential to design interventions that can sustain their livelihoods and promote Khadi as a viable textile alternative. The research follows a descriptive and analytical methodology, drawing insights from 80 respondents 50 spinners and 30 weavers through structured questionnaires and personal interviews. The data analysis employed mean scores, ranking methods, and hypothesis testing to evaluate challenges such as low wages, shortage of raw materials, lack of training, migration of labor, lockdown disruptions, and limited market demand. Secondary data from government and institutional reports on Khadi further enriched the findings, ensuring a balanced perspective. The results indicate that spinners are primarily affected by low daily wages and reduced cotton production, while weavers face critical issues such as labor migration, low wages, and weak customer demand. The rejection of null hypotheses highlights significant differences in challenges faced by the two groups. The study concludes that targeted measures such as fair wage policies, training programs, raw material support, and demand creation through branding and marketing are vital for the long-term sustainability of the Khadi sector},
        keywords = {Spinners, Weavers, Khadi products},
        month = {October},
        }