Skill Development in Weaving and Embroidery

Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy has said that with a view to address the trained manpower needs of the textile and related segments, the Ministry of Textiles has introduced Integrated Skilled Development Scheme (ISDS) during 12th Plan to train 15 lakh persons. The Scheme is being implemented through following three components:

(i) Through Institutions/Textile Research Associations under Ministry of Textiles – 5 lakh

(ii) Through private bodies in Public Private Partnership – 5 lakh

(iii) Through State Government Agencies – 5 lakh

In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today Shri Rudy said, a total of Rs 392 Cr has been released so far under ISDS for undertaking training in all sectors in textile value chain including weaving and embroidery.

He said, during the last three years and the current year, a sum of Rs. 48.14 Crore has been released to Uttar Pradesh State under the Comprehensive Handloom Development Scheme. Under the Revival, Reform & Restructuring Package, total claims of Rs.1.09 Crore have been released by NABARD to Uttar Pradesh State. Claims of Rs. 18.46 Crore were settled under the Handloom Weavers Comprehensive Welfare Scheme. Yarn worth Rs. 374.42 crore was supplied under the Yarn Supply Scheme.

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