(a) whether the Government has set up craft clusters in the country with innovative designs, technologies and capabilities for inclusive and sustainable growth and if so, the details thereof;
(b) the number of operational craft clusters in the country including Uttar Pradesh, Tripura, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu along with the number of craftsmen operating in the said clusters;
(c) the details of financial and other assistance provided/utilized in setting up of craft clusters during each of the last three years and the current year;
(d) whether the Government proposes to set up more clusters in Uttar Pradesh especially Jhansi & NER and if so, the details thereof;
(e) whether the Government has evaluated the sick and closed down clusters and their financial conditions;
(f) if so, the details thereof and the remedial measures taken for improving the financial condition of the said clusters and reviving the closed clusters; and
(g) the other steps taken by the Government to set up more craft clusters in the country?