(a) whether the Government has organized/assisted in organising ‘India Weavers-2017’;
(b) if so, the details and objectives thereof;
(c) the benefits accrued there from; and
(d) the steps being taken for the promotion of Handloom in the country ?
(a) whether the Government has organized/assisted in organising ‘India Weavers-2017’;
(b) if so, the details and objectives thereof;
(c) the benefits accrued there from; and
(d) the steps being taken for the promotion of Handloom in the country ?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES
(SHRI AJAY TAMTA)
(a) to (c): Yes. Ministry of Textiles organized a National Handloom Expo, “India Weaves 2017” at Dilli Haat, New Delhi from 16th to 31st October 2017. During the expo 192 Handloom Corporations/Apex Societies/Primary Societies/National Awardees having the “India Handloom” Brand/Handloom Mark have participated. Around 4800 weaver families were benefited and the total sale was Rs.3.46 crore.
(d): For promotion of handlooms in the country, Government of India is implementing the following programme:-
i) National Handloom Development Programme
a) Block Level Cluster
b) Handloom Marketing Assistance
c) Concessional Credit/Weavers’ Mudra Scheme
d) Handloom Census
ii) Handloom Weavers’ Comprehensive Welfare Scheme (HWCWS).
iii) Yarn Supply Scheme (YSS)
iv) Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS)
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