Automation will also result in a
reduction in the number of machines in each of these sectors (as each machine
becomes more productive). This may create a redundancy of jobs. Some effort
also needs to be taken to ensure that those displaced are retrained and
absorbed in the industry. Manpower training and organized placement services
may address this issue.
How this money is utilized to solve
specific problems will decide the success of the scheme. If the funds are
frittered away in short-term subsidies, it will just serve to fill the pockets
of a few entrepreneurs, while the rest will continue to languish. What happens
once the funds received as subsidies are absorbed and digested? While
subsidies may entice people to set up businesses, they are definitely harmful
in the long run as they do not build competitiveness. If at all subsidies are
offered, they should be based on a strategy of long-term operation.
Dr.M.S.Mathivanan, Chairman, PDEXCIL
on benefits of powerloom cluster:
By establishing the Mega Cluster, global
prominence will be given to these centers, a new thrust will be provided for
the modernization of looms, introduce new technology and state of the
technology will be viable. Presently due to lack of service facilities
productivity is lesser than what is expected and in product development the
exporters are not able to provide the latest designs and develop the products
as per the buyers needs.
This cluster will provide the
essential facilities so that the exporters in and around Erode will be able to
develop products and develop the samples and will offer to the international
buyers. They will be able to analyze the marketing strategy and their
entrepreneurial skills will be developed to face the international competition.
This mega clusters will also
organize international fairs so that the buyers will come and meet the
manufacturers directly and see the product development and place orders. Such
direct liaison will eliminate the intermediaries in the buyers country and
also in our country. There are also places where many home furnishing products
like, Chennimalai, Bhavani, Karur, and Vellakoil. This mega cluster will be a
great benefit to the manufacturers and exporters.
Dr.M.S.Mathivanan, Chairman, PDEXCIL
on opportunities and living standard of inhabitant of Erode and Bhiwandi after
development of these provinces as powerloom cluster:
Presently the powerloom weavers are
employed to weave the fabrics for the orders as and when the power loom units
get them. By establishing the mega clusters, there will be immense possibility
of increase in the value of products and volume of products. More employment
will be generated and more wages can be paid for the weavers.
At present the weavers of the
Rapiers looms and air jet looms are paid on monthly basis or weekly basis, but
the powerloom weavers are given the job work based on the meters produced in a
day. When the production is reduced due to order shortage, due to maintenance,
or power shut down, the weavers will not get their earnings. The establishment
of mega cluster will provide opportunities for continuous production which will
result in the increase in the wages of powerloom weavers and they can be
assured of the monthly wages too.
The employment opportunity will
increase in and around the area of 150 kms, in direct and indirect way related
to the textiles activities, this will undoubtedly change the living standards
of the weavers and their families.
References:
1)
SITRA
2)
TEXMIN
3)
PDEXCIL
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