(a) the details of co-operative societies of handloom weavers and their average production thereby, State-wise; and
(b) the steps proposed to be taken under new textile policy to increase the output of handloom sector?
(a) the details of co-operative societies of handloom weavers and their average production thereby, State-wise; and
(b) the steps proposed to be taken under new textile policy to increase the output of handloom sector?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES ( SHRI V. DHANANJAYA KUMAR )
(a) Approximately 23,115 Primary Weavers Cooperative Societies are registered with different State Governments. Government of India does not maintain the State-wise average production of Cooperative Societies. However, as per the latest Handloom census the average production in the Handloom households is 3.66 metres per weaver per day.
(b) The new Textile Policy aims at technological upgradation, enhancement of productivity, creation of quality consciousness, strengthening of raw material base achieving product diversification, increasing exports and adopting innovative marketing strategies, maximising employment opportunities and developing integrated human resources. The Government of India has launched a new scheme, called Deendayal Hathkargha Protsahan Yojana to achieve the above objectives.