(a) the details of the Handicraft Zone sanctioned and established in the country particularly
in Rajasthan by the Export Promotion Council during each year of the Tenth Plan and thereafter
till date, State-wise;
(b) the target fixed and achieved by the Handicraft Zones during the said period, State-wise
and year-wise; and
(c) the steps taken/efforts being made to make handicrafts items produced in the country
particularly in Rajasthan more export oriented?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI E.V.K.S. ELANGOVAN)
(a): None of the two Export Promotion Councils dealing with handicrafts and carpets have
sanctioned and established any handicrafts zone anywhere in the country during Tenth Plan.
(b): Does not arise.
(c): The steps taken by the Government to increase the export of handicrafts from the country
including from the State of Rajasthan include: participation in exhibitions/fairs; organizing
Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair twice a year; organizing thematic exhibitions; development of
innovative value added products through Product Development Programme; organising programmes
for packaging and export procedure, etc.