(a) whether it is a fact that the traditional industries such as handloom, jute etc. are in deep crisis;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government is providing any special packages for reviving
these sick industries; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SMT. PANABAAKA LAKSHMI)
(a)&(b): No, Madam. However the Handloom sector is facing stiff competition from Poweloom
and Mill Sector.
(c)&(d) :
(i) Government has decided to revive Rai Bahadur Hardatroy Motilal, belonging to
Government owned company, viz. National Jute Manufacturing Corporation.
(ii) For development of Handloom sector, Govt. is implementing the following schemes:
(a) Integrated Handloom Development Scheme (IHDS)
(b) Handloom Weavers; Comprehensive Welfare Scheme.
(c) Marketing & Export Promotion Scheme (MEPS).
(d) Mill Gate Price Scheme.
(e) Diversified Handloom Development Scheme