(a): whether the Government has finalized the Production Oriented Welfare Scheme for Coir workers; and
(b): if so, the details thereof?
(a): whether the Government has finalized the Production Oriented Welfare Scheme for Coir workers; and
(b): if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES & AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES (SHRI MAHABIR PRASAD)
(a): The Central Government has approved the `Productivity
Enhancement Linked Coir Workers` Welfare Scheme` for
implementation during 2005-06, on an experimental basis, at a
total cost of Rs. 130 lakh.
(b): The activities envisaged under the scheme (to be implemented
by the Coir Board in clusters with higher concentration of coir-
workers) include:
(i) Setting up Common Facility Centres for white fibre extraction
by mechanical means, for dyeing & bleaching and stenciling.
(ii) Construction of worksheds at traditional coir fibre
extraction sites and yarn spinning sites, subject to a maximum of
Rs. 15,000/- per workshed.
(iii) Provision for drinking water and toilet facilities at work site.
(iv) Establishment for creche attached to work site, community hall/rest room.
(v) Construction of foot bridges across canals to work sites critical for development of industry in a village.