Impacts of Energy Crisis on Socio-Economic Status of Textile Industry Workers in District Faisalabad

Abstract

The present study explored the effects of the energy crisis on the socio-economic status of textile industry workers in the district of Faisalabad. It also investigated the impacts of the energy crisis on industrial production and scrutinized the change in productivity of employees due to the energy crisis. It deciphered the impact of the energy crisis on income, working hours, wages, and behavior of workers. The area of this study was the district of Faisalabad. A sample of 200 workers was interviewed using a simple random sampling technique. The interview schedule was used for data collection. Description of the data and statistical analysis was done through SPSS. The findings revealed that the energy crisis decreased production in the textile industry. It also affected worker's earnings and social status. Researchers suggested that the industrialists should compensate the workers by raising the wages. Industrialists should use such type of electrical machinery which can operate at low voltages and consume less electricity instead of heavy-duty machinery. Industry owners should make their powerhouse or plants. The government should implement strict rules and regulations to avoid theft and line losses and must have a transparent and justified system.