Factors Influencing the Income of The Women Weavers in Manipur

This study aims to analyse the factors influencing the income of the women weavers of Manipur, a state in India where weaving is a popular occupation.. The variables studied are age, marital status, education, location, category of weavers, type of looms used, training, number of families involved in weaving, method of sales, product type and experience. The data used is the primary data of 560 female weavers taken through interview methods. The data analysis method uses multiple regression analysis. The results of the study indicate that type of looms used, methods of sales, category of weavers, product type and number of family members involved in weaving have significant effects on the income of the weavers and the variables age, education, training, experience and location donot have significant impact on weavers income. The Government must impart appropriate training to the weavers so that they can weave expensive products, thereby increasing their earnings. They should initiate adequate measures to impart training for short-term courses and should bridge the requirements of marketing channels directly so that the weavers can sell more, thereby increasing their income. The government should provide loan facilities to weavers who want to undergo the adoption of technology to increase their earnings by shifting from handlooms to semi-automatic looms.