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INTRODUCTION

1.11 The textile industry, apart from being one of the

oldest. occupies a premier position on the

industrial map of India Its sales turnover

constitutes nearly 20% of the gross value of the

country’s total industrial production in the 80s.

It occupies the second position coming next to

agriculture. Besides it also provides gainful

employment to over 20% of the industrial workers

and meets the essential clothing needs of the

people.