Question : HANDLOOM CLUSTERS OF MP

(a) whether the Government of Madhya Pradesh has requested to the Union Government to make handloom clusters of Madhya Pradesh virtual Special Economic Zones;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)

(a) There is no concept of “Virtual Special Economic Zones” and therefore, no such proposal can be considered.

(b) & (c) Do not arise.