Weavers' Life: A True Story on National Handloom Day

“By evening they get out of the eyes of the morning, live on so many similarities that they die” … These rules tell the truth of the life of three lakh -weavers of Banaras. People living in weavers have struggled to live areas of Banaras every day. For twice bread, these weavers work day and night in their homes, but in this struggle other needs of their lives are not fulfilled. Everyday life becomes so difficult for the weavers that their children leave school because they have to work hard to complete the necessary things of life. This story is not just a weaver, but millions of weavers from Banaras, who, despite their skills, struggle with poverty and struggle. On August 7, that is, it is also important to talk about the lives and problems of the weavers during the National Handloom Day, because in 2015, the central government, while launching ‘National Handloom Day’, decided that concrete steps would be taken to improve the condition of weavers and promote indigenous crafts. The purpose of this day was to identify the contribution of the weavers and provide them with the necessary help to bring prosperity to their lives. Even today, however, the state of weavers did not change much. Despite government schemes and efforts, Weavers’ problems did not come off. These people often have financial crisis due to expensive raw materials, debt nets and unsafe employment in weaving. Their hard work -made weaving clothes are sold worldwide, but revenue from this work is insufficient to meet the needs of weavers. On the National Handloom Day, do we have to think if the condition of the weavers really improved? Are the promises fulfilled by the central and state governments? Did weavers get the respect and facility they deserve? The real purpose of this day is not only to remember the contribution of the weavers, but to change their lives. Weavers must take concrete steps to provide better health facilities, education and security. In addition, better marketing and export arrangements are needed to ensure that their products can get fair price. If we really want to say goodbye to the contribution of weavers on the National Handloom Day, we need to solve their problems, not just to respect it. This day will really make sense if there will be happiness in the life of the weavers and their hard work and skills will really be honored.