The handloom industry in India provides employment to over 4.3 million people and accounts for 14.9% of the country's total cloth production, making it the second largest employment sector in rural India after agriculture. It is comprised of over 2.3 million looms operated across thousands of villages and towns. While handloom products face competition from other countries, the industry has potential for growth in domestic and international markets through improved marketing, product development, and process efficiencies.
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