Question : ZONES FOR RURAL INDUSTRIES



(a) the number of Zones created for the promotion of rural industries.

(b) whether Rajasthan is also included therein; and

(c) if not, the reason therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES AND AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES (SHRI MAHABIR PRASAD)

(a): Six geographical zones of the country as mentioned in clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 4 of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956 have been prescribed under Rule 3 of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Rules, 2006.

(b): Yes, Sir. Rajasthan is included in Northern Zone.

(c): Does not arise.