The Glorious Heritage At A Stake: A Case Study of Malda Weavers, West Bengal, India

Weaving is the backbone of our rich cultural heritage. Handlooms are a key component of the economy of West Bengal. Once silk goods exported to different countries like East Africa, Turkey, Syria. Kaliachak- 1 and Kaliachak- 2, Sujapur, Jalalpur ,Mangalbari, Tanti para of old Malda are the remarkable weaving center of Malda district. The glory of this cottage industry is fading due to the problems of high rates of raw materials, low wages, outer competition and the famous demonetization policy with the added GST value. Therefore, Government policies and strategies are needed to bring back the glory of the heydays.