(a) whether the Government is implementing the Sheep and Wool Improvement
Scheme (SWIS) for the development and growth of wool sector in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the quantity of wool imported and exported during each of the last two years;
(d) the total amount of foreign exchange earned through exports; and
(e) the steps taken/being taken to augment the quality and quantity of wool production in the country?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SMT. PANABAAKA LAKSHMI)
(a): Yes, Madam.
(b) to (e):The Central Wool Development Board has taken up ‘Sheep and Wool Improvement Scheme’ to augment the
quality and quantity of wool in the country and is implementing various projects in all major wool producing
states. Sheep and Wool Improvement Scheme having components for (i) ‘health care’ for treatment, vaccination
and medicines to sheep (ii) ‘breed improvement’ for genetic improvement of sheep and to distribute stud rams
(iii) ‘support for multipurpose extension centers’ to provide different facilities at one place,(iv)
‘marketing & grading support’ to wool growers to get better returns from wool (v) ‘conducting training
programmes’ for wool growers in latest techniques of sheeep rearing activities, (vi) ‘ram raising unit’
to develop good quality breedable rams and to fulfill requirement of stud rams, (vii) ‘assistance for
sheep pen’, (viii) ‘provide feed supplement’ to sheep (weak, pregnant/breedable ewes) and (ix) ‘creation
of revolving fund’ for marketing of raw wool and to revitalize the states wool marketing federations/
corporations and optimum utilization of infrastructure available with them for this purpose.
(i) The quantity and value of Exports of Indian woollen products is as under:
(Rs. In crore)
Products 2008-09 2009-10
Woollen yarn, fabrics, madeup etc. 456.52 424.63
Ready made garments – wool 1742.97 1838.10
Carpet (excl. Silk) handmade 3506.36 3442.93
Total 5705.85 5705.66
Products 2008-09 2009-10
Wool, raw Quantity Value Quantity Value (unit in ton) (Rs. in crore) (unit in ton) (Rs. in crore)
65730 1033.24 68264 1000.77