(a) whether the Government have any programme to organise seminar under technology upgradation scheme for jute industry at Katihar in Bihar during year 2002-03;
(b) whether the Government have any programme to organise marketing programme for direct benefits to the craftspersons under Rural Mela Schemes at Sonepur, Bihar during cattle fair;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI V. DHANJAY KUMAR)
(a) : No, Sir.
(b) & (c) : The Jute Manufactures Development Council (JMDC), under Ministry of Textiles has been organizing participation of Jute Entrepreneurs, particularly pertaining to craft persons of jute based handicraft items in the Hariharankshatra Mela at Sonepur, Bihar since 1997-98. The participation of JMDC in Sonepur Mela is being organized in association with the regional sales outlet `Sonali` of the Council at Patna.
(d) : Does not arise.