TABLE 17

FIBRE-WISE PRODUCTION OF CLOTH BY THE HANDLOOM SECTOR
                                                                                                                  

   (Million Sq. Mtr)

YEARS COTTON BLENDED 100% NON-COTTON TOTAL
1997-98 6699 69 835 7603
1998-99 5861  111  820  6792
1999-2000 6376  119  857  7352
2000-2001 6577 111 818 7506
2001-2002 6698  95  792  7585

(Source :- O/o the Textile Commissioner, Govt. of India)