SaralnamaIIT Bhagalpur is developing a soundless loom to address health issues faced by weavers in Bhagalpur, Bihar. The silk city has over 20,000 weavers producing textiles in demand nationally and internationally. Current looms produce loud noise, causing health problems. Dr. Gaurav Kumar, Assistant Professor at IIT Bhagalpur, has designed an actuator to reduce noise during the picking process. The institute will soon start testing the technology on looms. The project aims to create an affordable, quiet loom that maintains fabric quality. This innovation could benefit small-scale traders and improve working conditions for weavers in the region. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 07:27 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- IIT Bhagalpur is developing a soundless loom to address health issues faced by weavers in Bhagalpur, Bihar
- The silk city has over 20,000 weavers producing textiles in demand nationally and internationally
- Current looms produce loud noise, causing health problems