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Government policies propel Odisha's textile sector towards growth

The state is exclusively known for its handloom products due to the availability of clusters like Sambalpur, Nuapatna, Bargarh, and Berhampur. These clusters could achieve excellent heights if the government focuses on revitalising the textile sector through skill development, financial assistance, and marketing support. The existing involvement of **-plus textile manufacturing companies depicts the steady efforts undertaken by the government to promote textiles.

Currently, the state faces challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, lack of skilled labour, competition from other states, and issues related to power supply and transportation, especially in the power loom sector in regions like Bargarh, Bhawanipatna, and Barpali.