Conducting census for assessment of number of handloom weavers is generally done after a gap of about 15 years.Such an exercise has been done in the year 2009-10. The number of handloom weavers in the country as per Handloom Census of India (2009-10) is 43.31 , of which adult weavers are 38.46 .
The number of adult male and female weavers in the country is 38.46 and 31.12 identity cards prepared and distributed to concerned States except Assam. The State-wise given in Annexure-1.
so far about distribution of fake identity cards under the Third Handloom Census.
The State-wise number of cooperative societies/ functioning in the country and incentives/concessions under the financial package for loan is given in Annexure-II.
/ of marketing events, setting up of Urban Handloom Export component of the Marketing & Export Promotion Scheme provides assistance for implementation of export projects and participation in international fairs and exhibitions.The showing the number of societies / to which financial assistance is givenfor the last 3 years isgiven in Annexure III.
From time to time, representations have been received from cooperative institutions and other organizations of handloom weavers which are suitably replied and suitable action taken, accordingly.
In order to ensure proper utilization of funds by the States, a monitoring system been put in place.A review of the progress of physical and financial targets in respect of the schemes is being done during the meetings of the Senior Officers of the Ministry by the Secretary (Textiles). Quarterly Review Meetings are also being held with Commissioners/Directors (in charge of Handlooms and Textiles) of all State Governments.Senior officers of the Office of Development Commissioner (Handlooms) review the progress of the schemes during their visits to the States. Evaluation of the schemes has also been done by independent third party agencies.The State Governments are required to furnish proper utilization certificates when due, for funds already released in a scheme, before the release of next installment under that scheme.
SABHA
Loan Waiver and Number of Beneficiaries
* Includes individual weavers also.
Council of Handicrafts Development Corporations
. Minister of State for Textiles, in a written reply to a question in the today.