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  "path": "/2026/05/27/study-reveals-handloom-handicraft-artisans-earn-below-minimum-wage/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-27T08:35:01.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Tamil Nadu",
    "artisan wages",
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    "Crafts Council of India",
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  "textContent": "A new study reveals that handloom and handicraft artisans in India are earning an average of ₹7,000 per month, well below minimum wage standards. The research highlights issues of low productivity, competition from mass production, and limited market access.",
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