(a) whether there is any proposal to set up handloom clusters in Jharkhand;
(b) if so, the details thereof including the amount allocated for the purpose and the places identified therefor; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether there is any proposal to set up handloom clusters in Jharkhand;
(b) if so, the details thereof including the amount allocated for the purpose and the places identified therefor; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES
(SHRI AJAY TAMTA)
(a) & (b): The Government of India, Ministry of Textiles has taken up Godda mega handloom cluster, covering 6 districts i.e. Godda, Sahibganj, Dumka, Deoghar, Jamtara and Pakurunder Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS). As per the approved Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the mega cluster, Central share of Rs. 70.00 crore has been allocated.Further, 30 block level handloom clusters have also been sanctioned in the mega handloom cluster, providing assistance for skill up-gradation, design/product development, purchase of loom/accessories, lighting units etc.
(c): Does not arise.
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