Question : PROMOTION OF TEXTILES EXPORTS



(a) whether the Government is considering to extend the admissible period of 2% Duty Credit Scrip on FOB value of exports for another three years;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the details of funds disbursed under Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) during each of the last three years, State-wise and sector-wise; and

(d) the criteria fixed by the Government to allocate additional funds under TUFS?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES(SMT. PANABAAKA LAKSHMI)

(a): No such proposal is under the consideration of the Government.

(b): Does not arise.

(c) & (d): Under the Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS), the funds are released nodal agency-wise, and not State-wise and sector-wise, for disbursement among the eligible beneficiaries. During each of the last three years, the funds released under the scheme including the Capital Subsidy for decentralized powerlooms sector is as follows:-


(Rs. In crore) 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

823.92 1143.37 2632.00

The Government allocates additional funds under TUFS as per requirement.