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TOPIC: - HR practices in Indian Textile Industry- Challenges

SUBMITTED BY,
AISWARYA AS
I MBA
SVPISTM
 One of the oldest industrial sectors in India, the Indian textile industry has been
a major contributor to the growth of the Indian economy and a significant source of
employment in the small, medium as well as large scale sectors. Indeed, after the
agriculture sector the textile sector is the second largest source of employment covering
over 35 million people in India. On the global front, India is the world’s third-largest
producer of cotton and second-largest producer of cotton yarns and textiles. The textile
sector is also one of the largest foreign exchange earners and much has also been
written about its potential to scale to new heights in the today’s globalized economy.
 Overcoming the HR challenges is essential for the industry to succeed and
survive. With growing globalization, the textile industry is aware of the need for having
capable human resources and having distinguished skills. The textile companies are
dependent on some of the other  HR outsourcing companies to sort out their complex
issues. 

HR Challenges

 New technological Changes

The challenges of the work environment have increased many folds with
developments in new technology. The technological advancements often demand high
skilled and well-qualified human resource. Many times the textile companies are not in a
position to find very competent staffs that are well equipped.   The HR management
system should be well-equipped to handle the changes.

 Lack of Training
Training is an essential part and parcel of any successful organization. The
percentage of workers with a less educated background is more in the textile industry
as compared to other industries; hence it becomes a challenge for HR to provide an
excellent training input to enhance the overall efficiency. A large percentage of workers
in the industry do not have any formal training. May of the textile companies outsource
the training requirement to a good  HR outsourcing company, who have the required
potential to impart such a training manual on behalf of the company. Internal training is
very required, especially to develop skills in the use of machinery and equipment in the
working area. The  HR management system should be acutely aware of the training
needs and should take corrective measures to improve the efficiency of the company.

 Low Education Level of the employees

Human Capital is a vital resource in the textile industry, and with the advancement
in technology and methods of working, it is crucial on the part of the HR Managers to
work out strategies that can deal with a low educated workforce. As compared to other
industries, the major chunk of the workforce or the labour is not highly educated, and
so to compensate the same, skills must be imparted to boost efficiency.

 Wrong Decision Making

With the new picture emerging in the present day 21 st century, it is necessary for
the  HR management system  to work in a manner so that the decision making is
perfect and the workers can realize their full potential. Costly mistakes and the usual
mistakes can be easily avoided that may lead to higher productivity.
Reference
https://www.talentproindia.com/2020/02/26/critical-hr-challenges-in-the-textile-industry/

https://humanedgeconsulting.wordpress.com/2012/02/13/hr-challenges-in-the-textile-sector/