(a) whether the Government has any policy in place to preserve as well as promote traditional textile industry and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Northeast region is rich in traditional textiles;
(c) if so, the steps taken by the Government to preserve and promote rich traditional textile industry of the region; and
(d) the details of State-wise funds allocated, if any, for the development of traditional textile industry?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES
(SMT. DARSHANA JARDOSH)
(a) to (d): The Government is implementing various policy initiatives and schemes for preserving and promoting traditional textiles viz. National Handloom Development Programme, Raw Material Supply Scheme, National Handicraft Development Programme, Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme and Silk Samagra. Funds under the schemes pertaining to traditional textiles are not allocated State-wise. The allocation of funds are done scheme-wise on pan India basis.
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