New Delhi, Oct 15 || The recent GST rate reforms reduced the tax rate to 5 per cent on key agricultural and artisanal products of Nagaland, directly impacting affordability, competitiveness, and market access for local producers and entrepreneurs, the government said on Wednesday.
The state’s coffee growers, handloom weavers, bamboo artisans, and hospitality operators stand to gain from more competitive pricing. Overall, these reforms will support and strengthen Nagaland’s cultural and ecological heritage, an official statement said.
Handloom shawls and textiles, including GI-tagged Chakhesang shawls from Kohima, Phek, and Dimapur, will see improved market competitiveness, and the GST reforms will enhance weavers’ incomes, and support women artisans.
With the GST rate on handloom shawls and textiles reduced from 12 per cent to 5 per cent, items priced up to Rs 2,500 will now become approximately 6.25 per cent cheaper, enhancing incomes for around 44,000 weavers.