Unlocking the Impact of Covid 19 on Assam Silk Industry: Challenges and Strategies to Revive the Industry

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to explore the challenges faced by different stakeholders of Assam Silk industry due to COVID 19 pandemic. Moreover the paper identifies strategies to revive the silk industry. The study is qualitative and data were collected through in-depth interview from weavers, manufacturers as well as raw and finished silk products suppliers using semi structured questionnaire. The findings indicate that all the stakeholders are affected very badly by the pandemic. The paper will act as a framework or guidelines to policy makers to frame policies and to stakeholders in formulating strategies to revive the industry.