(a) whether various welfare schemes are being implemented for the benefit of handloom weavers;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government have reviewed the implementation of these schemes in various States;
(d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF TEXTILES ( SHRI KASHIRAM RANA )
(a) to (e) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION N0. 568 RAISED BY SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH CHOUHAN TO BE ANSWERED ON 05/05/2000 REGARDING REVIEW OF HANDLOOM SCHEMES.
(a) & (b) Yes, sir. The following Welfare Schemes are being implemented by the Government of India for the benefit of handloom weavers: -
1. Workshed-cum-Housing Scheme:-
This Scheme was introduced with the objective of providing a dwelling unit and suitable work place to weavers to improve their productivity, quality of life and earnings. The assistance under the Scheme is Rs.7000/- for Rural Workshed and Rs.10,000/- for Urban Workshed.. The assistance is Rs.18,000/- for Rural Workshed-cum-Houses and Rs.20,000/- for Urban-Workshed-cum-Houses.
2. THRIFT FUND SCHEME:
The Scheme envisages the creation of a type of provident fund with contribution from the weavers, for facilitating them to meet expenses towards childrens`s education/medical expenses of family members and expenses in connection with marriage, and other religious ceremonies. The weavers contribute 8% of the wages and the Central and State Governments contribute 4% each.
3. HEALTH PACKAGE SCHEME:
This scheme extends financial assistance to weavers for the treatment of diseases like, asthma, TB, inflammation of the respiratory system, cost of testing of eyes and spectacles, supply of drinking water, maternity benefits to women weavers, payment of additional compensation for adopting permanent family planning measures and infrastructure for primary health care.
4. Group Insurance Scheme:
Group Insurance Scheme was introduced in order to meet the Socio-economic obligation of weavers towards his family and the uncertainity of his working capacity in old age. Under the scheme a weaver is provided an insurance coverage of Rs. 10,000/- for an annual premium of Rs. 120/-. The premium is shared equally among the beneficiary, State and Central Governments.
5. NEW INSURANCE SCHEME FOR HANDLOOM WEAVERS.
In order to provide relief to handloom weavers, a New Insurance Scheme for Handloom Weavers was introduced during the year 1997-98 through United India Insurance Scheme. The New Insurance Scheme provides enhanced coverage against various types of risk at the same premium of Rs.120/- . The share of Central Government has been increased from Rs. 40/- per annum to Rs. 60/- per annum and consequently the financial burden on handloom weavers towards payment of premium has reduced from Rs. 40/- per annum to Rs. 20/- per annum.
(c) to (e) Yes, Sir. The Central Government reviews the implementation of these schemes from time to time. Such reviews are an on going process. The details of the performance of the States in the implementation of these schemes is given in the Annexure.
ANNEXURE TO PART (c) TO (e) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.568 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.05.2000 RAISED BY SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH CHOUHAN REGARDING REVIEW OF HANDLOOM SCHEMES.
(Amount Rs. in lakhs)
Sl.No. Name of the State Workshed-cum-Housing Scheme Thirft Funds Scheme Health Package Scheme Group Insurance Scheme New Insurance Scheme. Amount Amount No. of units Amount Amount No. of weavers Amount Amount No. of weavers Amount Amount No. of weavers Amount Weavers Released. utilised sanctioned. Released. utilised to be covered. Released. utilised to be covered. Released. utilised to be covered Released & utilised.. covered.
1. Andhra Pradesh 1708.83 1368.63 16143 490.60 404.68 294614 724.48 637.49 140302 104.41 88.41 276000 60.45 100756
2. Arunachal Pradesh 122.39 50.31 1169 50.35 11600
3. Assam 469.55 394.45 6099 39.60 39600 274.52 250.12 68829 3.00 7500 0.24 409
4. Bihar 269.00 80.00 7433 269.00 84.97 77850 5.28 16300 5.94 9888
5. Gujarat 16.39 6.39 14160 23.20 16.16 38.70 5.10 3.51 14295 5.42 9027 6. Haryana 7.88 1100
7 Himachal Pradesh 165.27 142.35 3653 0.63 0.59 290
8. J & K 26.59 10.95 1009 14.99 4.35 2746
9. Karnataka 671.23 538.84 11472 85.00 5.60 14510 121.83 91.68 32204 60.00 40.00 150000 10. Kerala 384.36 294.36 4211 2.49 3298 165.63 159.25 23000 3.00 5000 11. Madhya Pradesh 370.79 170.79 4893 36.61 33.65 25141 39.44 24.01 119825 5.22 5.22 13052 4.38 7302 12. Maharashtra 213.46 88.47 4580 61.41 35.53 106335 70.35 50.14 22781 13. Manipur 349.10 221.60 6986 2.65 2650 52.35 38.08 12000 0.72 1800 14. Meghalaya. 8.13 2.60 223 7.44 5.48 2803 15. Mizoram. 27.60 14.00 670 16. Nagaland. 711.03 517.03 6332 108.06 88.69 17630 17. Orissa 614.54 428.48 11944 170.00 114.00 150875 124.00 91.98 29373 38.80 38.80 97000 18.00 30000 18. Rajasthan. 284.50 185.76 4689 6.65 4.65 6200 50.50 36.94 9384 3.04 5059 19 Sikkim 100.00 24.46 1000 37.60 18.80 6000 20. Tamil Nadu 1100.20 900.28 10458 1399.27 1158.12 1183982 543.79 460.73 69862 245.69 209.00 822622 21. Tripura 110.55 96.50 2930 0.23 36 99.34 88.76 19940 0.51 850 22. Uttar Pradesh 594.50 391.43 11637 59.10 27.12 58530 356.78 305.82 68759 32.00 12.00 80000 0.29 490 23. West Bengal 250.22 250.22 6700 69.00 42.54 77405 39.30 25.25 7700 15.46 12.58 40750 24. Delhi 1.50 1500