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Fabric production in India increased from 5,856 million sq. meters in 1951 to 64,612 million square meters in 2013-14 at a CAGR of 4%. There has been a significant change in the pattern of production during this period. In 1951, mill sector had a share of 74% in total fabric production. However, decline in the weaving capacity in the mill sector from 196,000 looms in 1951 to only 51,000 looms in 2013-14 and strong growth of decentralized powerloom sector led to marginalisation of share of organised mill sector

Change in Pattern of Fabric Production in India

74% 61%

48% 36%

11% 6% 4% 3% 3% 4%

26% 39%

52% 64%

89% 94% 96% 97% 97% 96%

1951 1961 1971 1980-81 1990-91 1994-95 1999-00 2004-05 2009-10 2013-14

Organized Mill Sector Decentralized sectorIn mn. sq. meters

Share of Organized Mill Sector and Decentralized Sector in Fabric Production