Question : Illegal Practice

(a) whether several small businessmen have got identity card for artisans issued in collusion with the corrupt officers of handicraft commissioner office to get benefit of craft related schemes;

(b) if so, whether the Government is likely to get such illegal practices inquired into;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(e) the reaction of the Government thereto?

MINISTER OF TEXTILES
(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (e): No. Aadhaar based Identity Cards called “Pahchan Cards” are issued to genuine artisans after proper verification and in coordination with representative of State Governments.

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