A 22 years old veteran weaver, Abu Umair sprays on silk threads to maintain tension. It is one of the promises of India's Prime Minister, the revival of Handloom Industry and better deals to the weavers in Varanasi. Separate policies for Powerloom and Handloom must be established to avoid cannibalism for both. (Photo by Akshay Gupta / Pacific Press)

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Keywords: abu, banarasi, handloom, powerloom, saree, , umair, varanasi, workers