Implementing Agency
Asian Society for Entrepreneurship
Education & Development
New Delhi
About Cluster :
Bhagalpur is a divisional town of historical importance situated on the southern bank of the Ganga river. The Bhagalpur. Weavers history traces back to over 100 years. It was a family tradition among the lower income group of people to take up the weaving job.
There are about 30,000 (Approx) handloom weavers found in Bhagalpur, out of which 95% are jobworkers with 25,000 Handlooms. The product mix being produced in Bhagalpur is as follows:
- Sarees
- Dress Materials (Salwar Suits, Dupatta,Kurta- Pyjama)
- Home Furnishings (Cushion Covers,Bed Sheets,Curtains,Throws,Table Covers,Napkins, Runners).Out of these majority of the products made are of Home furnishings (50%)& Dress material (35%)and rest 15% are sarees.
The Raw material used in this cluster are tussar silk, Matka silk, Eri.Mulberry,Staple,Viscose & Chinese silk.. The price fluctuation of most of the raw materials is on higher side.
The annual production of Handloom tassar silk is 200 MT, 50% of the silk Tassar fabric is being exported by the exporters located in Bhagalpur, Kolkata, New Delhi and Mumbai. The balance 50% of the fabric is converted into Sarees and other dress materials.
The total value of the trade from Bhagalpur cluster is around 100 crores annually and 50 % of the turnover is from domestic market and the balance 50 % is from export market. The export of 50 crores annual turnover is controlled by the exporters located in Bhagalpu, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi and the remaining 50 crores domestic turnover is controlled by the traders.