1 | Name Of Cluster | Ludhiana Hosiery cluster |
2 | Place | Ludhiana |
3 | District | Ludhiana |
4 | State | Punjab |
5 | No of firms (by type) | 12000 |
6 | No. of workers | 500000 |
7 | Turnover(Rs in Million's) | 50000 Million |
8 | Associations in cluster | Federation of Knitwear, Textile and Allied Industries Associations Knitwear Club, Readymade Hosiery Manufacturers Association (REHMA), Apparel Exporters Association of Ludhiana (APPEAL), Knitwear Development Group, Knitters Association, Bhadur Ke Textile and Knitwear Association, Shawl Club, Dyeing Factories Association (Regd.), Garment Machinery Manufacturers and Suppliers Association and Ludhiana Dyeing Associations (Cotton Division) |
9 | Major products | Summer wear T-shirts, Cotton and blended socks, Under garments, Knitted bed sheet, Knitted skirts, Knitted tops, Sportswear, Night suits Winter wear Sweaters, Woollen socks, Pullovers, Cardigans, Thermal wear, Gloves, Muffler, Baret caps, Shawls, Jackets, Jersey and Blankets |
10 | Specific and relevant technical institutions (R&D, Testing Lab accredited) |
Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Government Polytechnic for Women Government Institute of Textile Chemistry and Knitting Technology Knitwear facility Central tool room MERADO NIIFT at Mohali NIFT, Delhi Pearl Academy of Fashion at Delhi |
11 | Major markets | Exports: U.S.A., Canada, South Africa, U.K., Germany, France and U.A.E |
12 | Major problems/prospects | Spinners They can t change their process to keep with the changes in fashion Are unable to introduce innovative yarn varieties Import of cheaper yarn for China Information and financial assistance required to adopt new technology Exporters Delivery schedules. There is no international airportt nearby. No exhibition halls. Quality of garment produced at Ludhiana is poor. Problems with social, ethical and environmental compliances. Pilferage and corruption present in the customs departments. Entry of China in Angora woolen market at low price Machinery manufacturers No R&D related to metal blends. The machinery related to machine manufacturing is not covered under TUFS. Huge finance required for technology up-gradation Dyers/ Finisher Unable to maintain proper standards for dyeing. Export market demands uniformity and high quality that the dyers find difficult to meet, especially for repeat orders. Most of the units use manual colour matching methods. Information on new technologies and financial assistance to change the dyeing system. Disposal of fly ash Non-consistency in the quality of local dyes and chemicals Disposal of effluent Tightening of environmental issues Knitters/ Garment manufacturer Skill development of the machine operators High import duty on machine and their spare parts Indigenous machinery lacking technological up-gradation Training of second line managers Poor infrastructure NOC from the pollution board while they fall under green category, if having machines costing more then Rs.25 lacs Capital subsidy for modernization not being released by the State Government even after clearance from the centre. No resource center to keep them updated with latest trends and designs. Frequent change of laws. |
13 | Data source and updated on | DSR by SME Cluster Development in India, 2002-2005 Year 2003 |