Question : LOAN TO KHADI INSTITUTIONS



(a) the details of the loans on Khadi Missions and Khadi institutions;

(b) whether the Government is considering to waive off the aforesaid loans; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a): Government of India through Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has not advanced any loan to Khadi Mission. An amount of Rs.2392.10 crore loan is outstanding with institutions/State Khadi and Village Industries Boards as on 31.03.2012.

(b): There is no proposal under consideration in this Ministry to waive off the aforesaid loans.

(c): Does not arise.