A STUDY ON TECHNOLOGY AUTOMATION AND LABOUR SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN TEXTILE INDUSTRY WITH REFERENCE TO NAMAKKAL REGION

Abstract

The technology automation is the key factor for the success and growth of any industry, because the technological changes are the powerful drivers of economic growth. In the present era the work is not only carried out manually, but also done with automation technology. Many textile industries are keeping themselves updated with modern technologies, according to the current needs of the people. The Study deals with technology automation and labour skill development in Textile industry in Namakkal region. The tools applied in the minor study t-test, f-test and multiple regression. The dimensions were compared with gender, family type and resident. It was found that no significance between gender, family type with technology automation. Place of residence was found to have a significance difference. The study reveals the importance of technology automation and the skill development of labor in Namakkal region. At present, the skill development training programmes are very much essential for the laborers due to the technology automation. It helps to improve not only labourer performance, but also to improve the industrial growth.