(i) The East India Company tried to eliminate the existing traders and appointed 'Gomasthas' as supervisors.
(ii) The system of advances was introduced to have a direct control over the weavers.
Impact:
(i) Weavers devoted entire time to weaving.
(ii) They were forced to accept the prices fixed by the company.
(iii) There were reports of clashes of weavers with gomasthas.
