Question : IMPORT OF TEXTILE MACHINERY

(a) whether the Government proposes to simplify the procedure of import of textile machinery;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken by the Government in this regard;

(c) whether there is any scheme to co-ordinate new and traditional technique;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether domestic textile machinery manufacturing companies are unable to meet the demand;

(f) if so, whether the Government proposes to set-up any joint venture by establishing co-ordination between India and foreign manufacturing companies; and

(g) if so, the details thereof alongwith the progress made till date?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI E.V.K.S. ELANGOVAN)

(a) & (b): The Government has already liberalized the import of textile machinery as all machinery (new and second hand) is allowed to be imported under Open General Licence (OGL).

(c): No, Sir.

(d): Does not arise.

(e): The domestic textile machinery manufacturing companies have already increased their production substantially and are gearing up to further increase their capacity to meet the demand.

(f): No, Sir. The Government doesn`t propose to set up any joint venture.

(g): Does not arise.