(a) whether some State Governments including Government of Madhya Pradesh have submitted any proposal for the development of cluster under the Integrated Cluster Development Scheme;
(b) if so, the action taken thereon and the time by which approval is likely to be accorded thereto, State
and Union Territory-wise; and
(c) the allocation made for the these clusters, State and Union Territory-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI E.V.K.S. ELANGOVAN)
(a) & (b): The Integrated Handloom Cluster Development Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme introduced
during the year 2005-06. 20 clusters were identified during the year 2005-06 by the Government of India
in different States, including Madhya Pradesh. The Cluster Development Scheme is implemented through various
Implementing Agencies. Furthermore, 100 Clusters have been selected in 2006-07 in consultation with the State
Government and Weavers’ Service Centre concerned. This includes 3 clusters in the State of Madhya Pradesh.
Currently, diagnostic study of these clusters is in progress. Based on diagnostic studies, cluster development
plan will be prepared.
(c): State-wise details of the 20 clusters selected and budgetary allocation made for Action Plan of the 1st
year is annexed.
Annexure
Reply to part (c) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1032 for 6.3.2007 regarding Cluster Development in States.
Sl. Name of State Name of the Cluster Budgetary allocation No. for the 1st year (2006-07). (Rs. in lakh)
1. Andhra Pradesh Chirala 16.85 Madhavaram 15.90
2. Assam Bijoi Nagar 16.25
3. Bihar Bhagalpur 17.55
4. Himachal Pradesh Kullu 19.05
5. Karnataka Gadag 16.55 6. Kerala Trivendrum 21.25
7 Madhya Pradesh Chanderi/ 22.55 Gwalior
8. Manipur Imphal 21.50
9. Orissa Sonepur 15.85 Bargarh 16.75 10. Tamil Nadu Thiruvannamalai 11.35 Trichy 20.90 Kurinjipadi 14.80 11. Uttar Pradesh Barabanki 15.75 Mubarakpur 14.70 Bijnore 19.20 Varanasi 22.15 12. West Bengal Burdwan 14.90 Nadia 19.00