However, there are 18 traditional handloom /clusters that have been taken up for their integrated and holistic development by the Government of India. Details are at Annexure-I.
at subsidized cost, credit at concessional rates, publicity & marketing, setting up of Common Facility Centre/Dye House, construction of , margin money, skill up-gradation, health & life insurance of weavers/workers, strengthening of handloom Institutions etc.
Question No. 1063 for answer on 14.08.2013, raised by Dr. , M.P.
in a written reply in today.