(a) whether attention of the Government has been drawn to the news-item captioned `Weavers feed threatened by textile policy` appearing in `The Hindu` dated March 6, 2000.
(b) If so, the details thereof; and
(c) The reaction of the Government thereto and the remedial measures taken by the Government to protect the interests of weavers?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES
(SHRI GINGEE N. RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) & (c) The issues pertaining to Textile Policy highlighted in `The Hindu` , mainly relates to recommendations concerning Hank yarn Obligation Order and Handloom Reservation Act. In order to protect the interest of handloom weavers, Hank Yarn Obligation Order and Handloom (Reservation of Articles for Production) Act,1985 are in operation.