Summary:
Agarwal owns 25 multi-head embroidery machines employing about 40 workers with each earning an average of Rs 15,000 per month. Over 60% of the 1.25 lakh embroidery machine are partially operating. The industry operates on two-wage system ; fixed wages and piece-meal basis. An average embroidery worker earns Rs 350 per day, while the skilled artisans earns anything between Rs 450 to Rs 600 per day.However, post-GST the job-work in embroidery sector has been reduced drastically. These workers are those who work for two months, earn Rs 30,000, go home to splurge money and come back again..