PAPER ID: IJIM/Vol. 9 (VI) October/16-22/3

AUTHOR: Anwesha Chatterjee^[I]  Prof Biplab Chakrabarti^[II]  Dr Abhijit Chatterjee^[III]

TITLE: A STUDY ON THE ROLE OF INFORMATION IN EMPOWERING BALUCHARI SAREE WEAVING COMMUNITY IN BISHNUPUR, WEST BENGAL

ABSTRACT: 

Purpose: Community derived information need is the key aspect in the present society to reach to the sustainable development. This evaluative study will help to identify the patterns of needs available for weavers in Bishnupur and the categories of satisfaction at different levels.


Design/Methodology/approach: This field work based descriptive research work will help to analyse the information need of the weavers in Bishnupur, West Bengal. The study comprises of interviews and content analysis of the weavers in the field work. The study involves observation method within the community to comprehensively understand these needs.
Findings: The demands of the information have always been the crucial for the community development. The study divulged that there are two categories of information need of the weavers, one is basic information need another one is professional information need. Professional information need consisted of traditional techniques and knowledge, access to raw materials, market insights and trends, financing patterns, documentation and allied details.


Practical implication: Determination of information need is essential for community appraisal and development. There are different studies conducted on the area of social, health and economic issues but the information need of the Baluchari Saree weavers have not been conducted. This study will help to understand the information need pattern of such community as well as to create network and information portal to update their basic standard of life.


Originality/value: This study would delve into the intricate web of necessities woven into their craft and livelihood. It would aim to provide actionable insights and recommendations to support and uplift the weaver community in Bishnupur, fostering their cultural heritage while addressing their contemporary challenges.


KEYWORDS: Information Need, Weaver Community, Community Information Need, Bishnupu

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