Abstract:
Production of 2 ply yarn popularly know as Ban made mostly out of Grass fibre like Moonj and Bhabar, is an
important fibre industry in Northern parts of India. Ban is used for charpai (cottage) weaving and for general
tying purpose. It is the dori of the North.This scheme is well suited for self employment. The raw material
grows in abundance and it is one of the established traditional Industries in North. The use of ban is
extensive and is likely to remain so far years to come. It can be considered to have a very good market.
There are substitutes such as Niwar, Cotton, Sutli or plastic but they do not pose any serious thread. The
activity provides employment specilly to Women-folk and it is a suibsidiary source of income for ,any
agricultural labourers.
