Question : New Textile Policy

(a) the funds allocated/released under the Technology Upgradation of fund scheme and for setting up of textile parks including employment opportunities likely to be created therein;

(b) whether the textile industry federations of various States have submitted any representations for the setting up of textile parks in the country and if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;

(c) whether the Expert Committee set up with regard to new Textile Policy has submitted its report;

(d) if so, the details thereof along with the recommendations of the said Committee; and

(e) the funds required for the implementation of the new Policy and sources through which funds are likely to be generated?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES
(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) & (b): An allocation of Rs. 1520.79 crore has been made under the Technology Upgradation of Fund Scheme (TUFS) during 2015-16 out of which Rs.881.64 crore has been disbursed as on 11.12.2015.

Under the Scheme for Integrated Textiles Parks (SITP) an allocation of Rs. 240.00 crore has been made during 2015-16 out of which Rs.17.33 crore has been disbursed as on 11.12.2015.

So far, 72 textile parks have been approved under SITP throughout the country. Once operational, these 72 textile parks are expected to generate employment for 4.5 lakh persons.

Based on the concerns raised by various associations/stakeholders and to encourage state governments to come forward for promoting textiles, the selection criteria was revised in November 2014 by giving preference to the proposals coming from states where textile eco system is not so strong. With these endeavours, 22 new textile parks were sanctioned during the last two years in 11 states. Proposals have been invited afresh from all the states/stakeholders based on the revised criteria.

(c) to (e): Ministry of Textiles had constituted an Expert Committee headed by Shri Ajay Shankar, Member Secretary, National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council for reviewing the Textile Policy 2000. The Expert Committee has since submitted a draft Vision, Strategy and Action Plan. The draft policy covering relevant issues is under finalization.

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