• M. Murali
• Prof. S. Raghunatha Reddy

The handloom sector in rural Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh plays a crucial role in preserving traditional craftsmanship and supporting the livelihoods of thousands of weavers. However, handloom weavers face severe financial constraints due to low wages, irregular income, high raw material costs, and heavy dependence on middlemen. The lack of direct market access, limited financial literacy, and inadequate institutional support further exacerbate their economic vulnerability. Women weavers, who form a significant portion of the workforce, face additional challenges like wage disparities and restricted access to credit. Despite the availability of government financial assistance schemes, their implementation remains ineffective due to bureaucratic hurdles. This study explores the financial difficulties faced by handloom weavers in Anantapur, emphasizing the urgent need for direct credit access, fair wages, better market linkages, and policy reforms. Strengthening the financial ecosystem through skill development, affordable credit, and government intervention is critical to improving the economic stability of weavers and sustaining the handloom industry. Promoting self-help groups (SHGs), eliminating intermediaries, and ensuring timely credit facilities could significantly enhance their financial sustainability, fostering inclusive growth in the region.

Handloom weavers, financial constraints, direct market access, economic vulnerability

"Financial Constraints of Handloom Weavers in Rural Anantapur: A Path Towards Sustainable Livelihoods", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no.346-351, March-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGU06068.pdf

"Financial Constraints of Handloom Weavers in Rural Anantapur: A Path Towards Sustainable Livelihoods", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no. pp346-351, March-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGU06068.pdf