(a) whether the Government propose to give incentives to the handloom sector during the current year for the development of the handloom industry; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government propose to give incentives to the handloom sector during the current year for the development of the handloom industry; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF TEXTILES ( SHRI SHANKERSINH VAGHELA )
(a) & (b) The Government of India is implementing a number of Plan Schemes for the development of handloom sector and welfare of handloom weavers. These include:
(i) Deen Dayal Hathkargha Protsahan Yojana (DDHPY).
(ii) Workshed-cum-Housing Scheme.
(iii) Weavers Welfare Scheme:
- Thrift Fund Scheme - New Insurance Scheme - Health Package Scheme
(iv) Handloom Export Scheme.
(v) Marketing Promotion Programme Scheme.
(vi) Design Development & Training Programme
(vii) Mill Gate Price Scheme.
(viii) Integrated Handloom Training Project (IHTP).
(ix) Bunkar Bima Yojana.