Question : REVIVAL PACKAGE FOR TRADITIONAL INDUSTRIES



(a): whether Kerala has sought centre`s help for a revival package for traditional industries like Cashew & Coir; and

(b): if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES & AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES ( SHRI MAHABIR PRASAD )

(a)&(b): Government of Kerala approached the Government of India some time back with a memorandum for a package for revival of traditional industries like cashew, coir, handloom, handicrafts, etc., and for creation of a Traditional Industries Fund to provide support for technology development, design improvement, market surveys, skill development and setting up of state-of-the-art common facility centres.