Decline of Handloom Industry
Once famous Siddipet Handloom products are now becoming extinct due to the low wages prevailing in the industry. Previously Siddipet was full of talented weavers who used to do magic in the looms to produce the best handloom products. Now you can see very small number of weavers is actually in the profession. There is an emergency situation to take necessary action to protect the traditional Siddipet Sarees. It is informed around 20 years ago there were more than 2000 looms in Siddipet, but now there are only 500 looms.

Weaver’s Voice
The weavers demand a responsible role by the government to protect the handloom industry by providing subsidy for yarn and a rehabilitation package for the weavers who have suffered due to the rains. They hope that if the government takes the responsibility to support the handloom industry by way of showcasing and marketing the handloom products, then only the industry can survive or else the present situation is leading to the end of handloom industry in Siddipet. The new generation is also not interested in the profession due to the hard labour and long hours spend to bring out the finished product, but the returns are not lucrative to make them stay in the profession.

Temples

Handlooms