Study on the Current Quality of Available Cricket Bat Willows and Potential Improvement in the Quality of Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat

Abstract

The quality of the goods manufactured primarily depends upon the raw materials used to manufacture product. The prime raw material of cricket bat is the willow Salix Alba which are used to manufacture these bats. Kashmir willow grown over the extended areas of Kashmir valley is principal element affecting the quality of cricket bat. Apart from willows other factors such as skills of labour, storage facilities, infrastructure and technology also have their influence on the quality. This research paper is written with the objective to understand the existing quality of the cricket bat and to check the measures which can upgrade the quality of cricket bat. For the following purpose data is collected from the 126 respondents who are engaged in production and distribution of Kashmir willow cricket bat by sending questionnaire. Secondary data is also collected from government publications, newsletters and periodicals. The maturity schedule of willows, sharing of latest technology in cluster, labour skills training program and frequent quality checks can help in upgrading quality of existing Kashmir willow cricket bat. Also, government can provide with various monetary and non-monetary aids for improving the quality.