(a) whether the Government have received any requests from the State Governments for restoring rebate facility on retail sale of Khadi;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the time by which final decision is likely to be taken in this regard;
(d) whether the rebate policy on Khadi declared by Khadi Commission has expired on March 31, 2000; and
(e) if so, the time by which new rebate policy on Khadi is likely to be declared?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES AND AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES (SMT. VASUNDHARA RAJE)
(a) to (e): The Government has already announced the rebate on khadi and khadi related items for the year 2000-2001 on 1st June, 2000 as per details given below:
S.No. Name Normal Rebate Addl. Spl. Rebate for 90 days
1. Cotton Khadi 10% 10%
2. Woolen Khadi 10% 10%
(it includes Kambals and Kambalies)
3. Silk Khadi Reeled Nil 10%
Spun 10% 10%
4. Polyvastra 10% 10%