(a) whether the Government proposes to set up a Committee to look into problems faced by
handloom, textile units and spinning mills in Andhra Pradesh;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government also proposes to announce any special package for upgrading
and modernization of textile industry in Andhra Pradesh; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SMT. PANABAAKA LAKSHMI)
(a): No Madam.
(b): Does not arise.
(c) & (d): No Madam. Presently, the Government is implementing schemes like the ‘Scheme
for Integrated Textiles Parks (SITP)’ and the ‘Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS), for
infrastructure development and technology upgradation in the textiles sector and to provide a
conducive environment to enable the Indian textile industry to realise its full potential.
The scheme is applicable all over India including Andhra Pradesh.