Assessment of Shelter Conditions and Basic Amenities Among Handloom Weaver Households in Tamil Nadu

Abstract

This study examines the assessment of shelter conditions and basic amenities concerns among handloom household units, naturally positioned in rural or semi-urban regions throughout five leading handloom centers in Tamil nadu. The research specifically focuses on identifying the challenges they are confronting and their difficulties in basic facilities. By surveying 1000 weavers from the districts of Salem, Bhavani, Kancheepuram, Thirubuvanam, and Coimbatore, the research highlights significant variances in living conditions based on demographic variables. Involving access to the handloom weavers' current living conditions, basic facilities requirements, and improving their deficiencies through supporting government policy. The findings of the association between government policy support and the overall condition of all residential facilities were found to be at a measured moderate level. Interestingly, educational level enhances their ability to find opportunities and leverage government interventions for improving infrastructure both at home and at the workplace. This study suggests to emphasizes government Interventions need to focus on reliable housing and infrastructure improvements to boost both younger educators ' interests and certainty in government initiatives.