The handloom sector is yet to produce an ample size of entrepreneurship despite its potential in the globalization era. However, even after continuous intervention by the Government and other entities, the sector has miserably failed in creating an entrepreneurial climate for the community. The study identifies numerous factors responsible for these conditions and suggests suitable interventions and strategies to alter the situation that exists. Therefore, two prominent handloom clusters have been taken in India and the primary study was conducted in both the clusters using a qualitative approach. The findings of the study reveal a that number of skilled and semi-skilled weavers express to join as an entrepreneur if their issues and development factors like better credit system, a research center for trend forecasting at the local level, technological upgradation, regular quality training, feeling of ownership of stakeholders, and incubation center, etc., could be taken care of by the Government and other private-entity companies and NGOs. Besides, most of the master weavers claim that lack of getting entrepreneurial status is debarred from the government benefits although they are already into handloom enterprises. Although the Government has many schemes for their upliftment, not a single weaver from the communities, has registered himself as a business entity under the companies' act or even operate as a sole proprietor. So, there is an opportunity for entrepreneurship in the cluster if impeding issues are considered and implemented.

Objective: The objective of this paper is to understand the perception of local people of Odisha specifically Bhubaneswar city towards the sale and purchase of second-hand clothes. This paper also highlights the importance of garment reuses for environmental benefits and how to promotion of the sale of second-hand garments. Methodology: The research methodology consisted of quantitative analysis from the data obtained through the distribution of questionnaires through online mode to the residents of Bhubaneswar city and a qualitative approach by interviewing them on their perception towards sale and purchase of second-hand clothes. Results: Consumers’ level of awareness regarding the implications of textile wastes on the environment is quite low. Perception of others on a customer purchasing second-hand clothes mattered a lot. Since that perception was mostly negative, customers always stepped back in making the purchase. Moreover, it was also associated with poor hygiene and quality which was a major turn off for them. Surprisingly, they didn't mind paying a good amount if the garment was good in quality & hygienic which is a positive sign as their mindset can be changed with a proper approach. Limitations: The survey was conducted with less sample size. Hence, more accurate and precise data can be obtained by increasing the sample size.

The covid-19 pandemic has disrupted enormous businesses across the globe to an extent none had ever imagined. There is no doubt about the slowdown of various businesses; however, covid was a boon to a few industries worldwide. The textile and apparel industry is one such industry where the covid-19 pandemic is both a boon and a bane. Many of these industries got shut down during the pandemic, but few managed to survive and grow during and after the post-covid-19 pandemic. The Indian apparel industry was also a victim of the pandemic, but not for a prolonged time. Few industries tried ways to overcome the struggle and successfully devised new strategies that kept them forward through the years. Thus, to understand and implement the new strategies, it is essential to get past the scenario that led to the formation of these strategies. Objective: This study highlights the scenario of the Indian apparel industry Post- Multifibre Agreement (MFA) regime that led to its success along with the existing challenges and conditions at that time, which helped in formulating the strategies followed before the covid disruption. Insights from the past studies would help in understanding and implementing the new strategies that would fit aptly in this new post covid period. The study is mostly based on data gathered from secondary sources and industry inputs from various export firms at the management level.