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SURVEY OF COTTAGE INDUSTRIES. THE question of organising and developing cottage or rural
1 industries with special reference to those industries which are suitable as subsidiary occupations for the agriculturists during the slack season has been under the consideration of the Government and, as a preliminary it has been decided that a survey of cottage industries in the Presidency-existing and potential should first be made and that the task of developing and organising them and introducing new industries should then be taken in hand. The object of this survey is to collect detailed information in regard to existing cottage and rural industries, the methods in force, the tools and appliances used, and the number of persons employed in them, as also with reference to such questions as the availability of the requisite raw materials and markets for the finished products. It is hoped that the results of the survey will afford a basis for the revival and extension of rural industries on an economic footing and for the organisation on an increased scale, of subsidiary occupations for the agriculturists. The scope of the survey will include the handloom and hand spinning industries and it is expected that the information obtained will assist the Depart. ment of Industries in devising measures for the amelioration of the economic condition of the weavers and for the improvement of the weaving industry generally. With improved organisation, the handloom weaving industry should be able to withstand the competition of power mills, since the weavers are able to turn out a larger variety of fabrics to meet the widely varying requirements of the market. A careful inquiry will be made into the economics of hand spinning with a view to ascertaining inter alia the counts ut yarn which are most remunerative to the spinners as also the most suitable organisation for the distribution of raw cotton and the spun yarn. A special officer will be deputed to carry out the survey. The officers of the Department of Industries will render as much assistance as possible with technical advice and by placing at the disposal of the Special Officer such knowledge and
experience as they may posse88 of particular industries. For Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat
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| SR No. | 034889 |
| Book Title | Jaina Gazette 1927 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | J L Jaini, Ajitprasad |
| Publisher | Jaina Gazettee Office |
| Publication Year | 1927 |
| Total Pages | 568 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 47 MB |