Question : DEVELOPMENT OF KHADI



(a) the total amount spent for the development of Khadi in the last financial year and thereafter, State-wise; and

(b) the total rebate given for Khadi industries during the said period?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRO & RURAL INDUSTRIES ( SHRI NIKHIL KUMAR CHOUDHARY )

(a): Funds disbursed by the Government to KVIC in the last financial year (2001-2002) and BE of current financial year i.e. 2002-2003 under Plan Head are Rs. 182.18 crores and Rs. 392.00 crores respectively. The State-wise funds disbursement made by the KVIC for the development of Khadi in the last financial year and current financial (upto 31.10.2002) is given at Annexure-I.

(b): The State-wise rebate given for Khadi industries during 2001-02 and 2002-03 (upto October, 2002) is at Annexure-II.