Question : RAJNAGAR TEXTILE MILL

(a) whether Rajnagar Textile Mill is being set up by the Government in Gujarat;

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the funds allocated for setting up of such mill;

(c) the reasons for the delay in commissioning of said project;

(d) the prevailing norms adopted by the Government for the fresh employment in this regard;

(e) whether the local population especially SC/ST and backward class will be considered for employment in the said project; and

(f) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government against officials responsible for the delay of the said project?

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

(a) & (b): Rajnagar Mill, Ahmedabad is being set up by National Textile Corporation (NTC) Ltd. as a Greenfield mill with spinning and weaving activities. The estimated cost of the project is Rs.121.55 Crores, to be met by NTC itself through funds generated through sale of surplus assets. NTC has spent Rs. 14.57 crores so far on civil works and for placing orders for machinery.

(c): The project is delayed due to delayed receipt of approvals regarding land and other clearances from Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Airport Authority, Railway authorities etc.

(d): Being a new Greenfield project with hi-tech spinning and weaving machinery, the Company would employ skilled persons as per requirement, keeping Govt. guidelines in view.

(e): People from local area including SC/ST and backward classes will be considered for employment as per Government norms.

(f): Delay is mainly because of reasons mentioned in part (c) above i.e. delayed receipt of approvals from Government agencies/departments, regarding land and other clearances.