The handloom industry is one of the most important and traditional employment generating cottage industries in India. 95% of the world's hand-woven fabrics of different varieties appear from India. It provides direct and indirect employment to around 43.32 lakh people in India. In West Bengal, handloom industry provides direct and indirect employment to over 6.5 lakh people. In Bengal, handloom weavers are working under four different folds like Master Weavers, Primary Weavers Cooperative Societies (PWCSs), Self-Help Groups, and Independent Weavers. On an average, 90% of the weavers are...

Die Handweberei ist eine der wichtigsten und traditionellsten beschäftigungswirksamen Handwerksbetriebe in Indien. 95 % der weltweit handgewebten Stoffe verschiedener Sorten stammen aus Indien. Sie bietet direkt und indirekt rund 43,32 Lakh Menschen in Indien Beschäftigung. In Westbengalen bietet die Handweberei über 6,5 Lakh Menschen direkte und indirekte Beschäftigung. In Bengalen sind die Handweber in vier verschiedenen Bereichen tätig: Meisterweber, Primärweber-Genossenschaften (PWCS), Selbsthilfegruppen und unabhängige Webereien. Im Durchschnitt arbeiten 90 % der Weber in PWCSs....

L'industrie du tissage à la main est l'une des plus importantes et des plus traditionnelles industries artisanales génératrices d'emplois en Inde. 95% des tissus tissés à la main de différentes variétés dans le monde proviennent d'Inde. Elle fournit des emplois directs et indirects à environ 43,32 millions de personnes en Inde. Au Bengale occidental, l'industrie du tissage à la main fournit des emplois directs et indirects à plus de 6,5 millions de personnes. Au Bengale, les tisserands travaillent sous quatre formes différentes : les maîtres tisserands, les sociétés...

The book shows the awareness level of the people about the e-banking services in India with special reference to the Area of Kodalia Gram Panchayat-1, Chinsurah, Hooghly, West Bengal, India. The study reveals that most of the people are aware of e-banking services but they hesitate to use the modern technology of banks. So, the banking sector should conduct some awareness camps to make people aware of the modern technologies and various techniques of the e-banking system for removing such hesitation of customers and motivate more people to adopt the facilities available under the e-banking...

Today ICDS represents one of the world's largest programmes for early childhood development. Pre-school education aims at ensuring holistic development of the children and to provide learning environment for children, which is helpful for the promotion of social, emotional, cognitive development of the child. As the Anganwadi worker is the key person in the programme, her education level and knowledge of nutrition pays an important role related to her performance at the Anganwadi Centre. It has also been reported that, in addition to education level, training of Anganwadi workers about growth...

The research study "Trends in Marketing Habits of Local People: A Study between Malls and Local Shops in the Area of Hooghly" examines the changing shopping preferences and marketing habits of consumers in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. The study focuses on the emergence of shopping malls and retail complexes in urban centers, while traditional local shops remain strong in semi-urban and rural areas. The duality in shopping preferences reflects broader changes in consumer behaviour, influenced by factors such as rising income levels, digital adoption, changing demographics, and evolving...

This study investigates the challenges faced by local retailers in Bhatpara, a rapidly growing urban center in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, due to globalization and organized retail. The research aims to identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and adaptation, while also contributing to existing knowledge on retail management, entrepreneurship, and small business development. The study uses a descriptive study among 30 respondents, revealing financial constraints, labor-related issues, marketing difficulties, and personal struggles. Challenges include inadequate access to working...