handlooms and textiles policy note for the year 2006 07 1 introduction textile industry of tamil nadu has a significant presence in national state economy it is forerunner industrial development providing massive employment handloom powerloom spinning processing garment hosiery are various sectors largest economic activity next only to agriculture direct indirect sector occupies place pride preserving country s heritage culture plays vital role long tradition par excellence its craftsmanship also been playing an important meeting clothing needs people maharashtra terms number looms predominantly private oriented labour intensive because preponderance decentralized most segments very play field with regard
