(a) the number of blanket centres in the country, State/UT-wise; and
(b) the plan of action by the Government for development, protection and promotion
of this handicraft as large number of population is engaged in weaving of blanket
in these blanket centres?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SMT. PANABAAKA LAKSHMI)
(a): There are 7 major production centers of blankets in the country. These are located in Maharashtra–2,
Punjab-2, Haryana-1, UP–1, MP-1.(b): The Government provides various incentives for exporters such as MDA
scheme, Duty Drawback, DEPB, Market Linked Focus Product Scheme etc for export of wool & woollen products
including blankets.