Question : TECHNOLOGY UPGRADATION IN TEXTILES INDUSTRY

(a) whether there is any scheme for upgrading the technology used in textiles sector;

(b) if so, the funds released for the purpose during the last three years and the current year;

(c) the percentage share allocated for mill sector, powerloom and handloom sectors during the said period;

(d) the increase in production as a consequence of such a scheme, year-wise; and

(e) the number of textiles projects upgraded, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES(SMT. PANABAAKA LAKSHMI)

(a): The Government commissioned Technology Upgradation Fund (TUFS) for modernisation and technology upgradation of textile mills w.e.f. 01.4.1999.

(b): Funds released during the last three years and the current year is as follows:

Amount (Rupees in crores )


Year	Fund released

2006-07	823.92

2007-08	1143.37

2008-09	2632.00

2009-10	606.62

(c): TUFS is a demand driven scheme and the funds are not allocated sectorwise.The amount given to different sector i.e. composite (mill sector), spinning, weaving during last four years and current year on an average basis is as under:

Amount (Rupees in crores)


Industry segment	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09	2009-10

Composite	169.73	235.53	542.19	124.96

Spinning	279.56	387.95	893.04	205.83

Weaving	63.36	87.93	202.40	46.65

Others	311.27	431.96	994.37	229.18

Total	823.92	1143.37	2632.00	606.62

(d): There has been significant increase in production of raw materials and finished products in the textile industry. A statement showing the production of fibres, yarn and fabrics is at Annexure-1.

(e): Funds are released to the nodal agencies. The details of progress of TUFS statewise are given at Annexure-II.

Question : TECHNOLOGY UPGRADATION IN TEXTILES INDUSTRY

Answer given by the minister

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