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Jaipur Rugs
Foundation was initiated with a primary objective of
promoting and encouraging carpet weaving in those areas
where agricultural activities cannot take place. It is
an attempt to suffice the underprivileged communities
with a sustained livelihood. By earning better wages,
these weavers can lead a healthy and normal life.
Earlier known as International Research and Development
Institute (IRDI), this foundation was a resultant of
sincere efforts by
Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary, Trustee
of Jaipur Rugs Foundation who has dreamt of developing a
society with an equal stature. In 2004, through a series
of research undertaken, we discovered the following
facts:
• Majority weavers face one of the most devastating
consequences of unrelenting poverty.
• Many communities do not avail their rights to
education, health and sanitation.
• Weavers are paid below the industry standards by the
middlemen and are not exposed directly to the markets.
• The standard of living of these weavers has not
increased since a very long time period.
• These weavers are also not aware of their rights and
government’s schemes that can aid them with financial
assistance.
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