Question

state the condition of Indian handicraft industry on the eve of Independence​

Answer 1

Answer:

In the eve of India's Independence, there was an increase of sales of handcraft products, due to many reasons, like the event initiated by Mahatma Gandhi "The Dandi March" and "Quit India Movement" and "Quit India movement."

Explanation:

Due to the great movements, led by freedom fighter made people of India stop using ready-made British products, and use handmade products of Indian people, to make the British market down, which lead to a great pressure on the British people.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation: The Indian handicrafts that had made the nation famous collapsed under the British Raj. The industry suffered a major setback and dwindled under the Britishers.

At the time of independence the industry declined and the main reason for its downfall was the introduction of "Discriminatory Tariff Policy " followed by the colonial government.

The policy allowed free export of raw material from India at cheaper rates which were then used in modern industries of Britain. This helped in selling British goods at a very low price. Indian handicrafts on the other hand suffered from heavy duties on exports imposed by the British government. This led to a major fall in the population involved in manufacturing and a sudden rise in agricultural activities.This ultimately led to a fall in both domestic and international market.