Class 10 geography from chapter Manufacturing industries "Why is it important for our country to keep the mill sector loomage lower than power loom and handloom ?" give long type answer.
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Answer: In the cotton and textile industry the yarn consumed by a
certain mode of production is called loomage. Total yarn consumed by mills is
called mill loomage. Power and hand loomage refer to the total yarn consumed by
those modes of production respectively.
It is important to keep the mill sector loomage lower than
the powerloom and handloom in India, as the latter are used by the cottage
industries. They provide income to the economically deprived sections of
society. If the mill sector consumes more yarn then the individual weavers who
depend on powerlooms and handlooms for their sustenance will be out of work.
Keeping the mill sector loomage low helps the poor weavers to earn and face the
competition with the mass products.
The powerloom and handloom will help to provide employment
in the rural areas and reduce the migration of villagers to the cities.