Growth and Impact of power Loom indusrty (Special Rerference with Coimbatore district)

Originally Coimbatore district formed part of the Kongu country, the history of which dates back to the Sangam age. Coimbatore was in two parts for purpose of revenue administration, Coimbatore district is the second most industrialized district in the State of Tamil Nadu. This district is known as the “Manchester of South India. Industrialization in this district has started at an early stage, which can be traced back to the early 1920s. The textiles industry accounts for 14% of industrial production; employs 35 million people and accounts for nearly 12% share of the country's total exports basket.

This industry contributes to the major exports in the country and for employment to more labors in this region. Depending upon the climatic situation and power loom are divided in various clusters around the country manufacturing various products, but the problems faced by these industries are all common, due to lack of education, working capital and Marketing management. This industry has got lot of potentials and opportunities which this industry should grab. This study concentrates on the growth and impact of power loom Industry at Coimbatore city.