Question : DEVELOPMENT OF TEXTILES SECTOR INDUSTRY

(a) the schemes implemented by the Government for the development of textiles sector/industry in the country and funds allocated/released thereunder during each of the last three years and the current year, scheme-wise and sector-wise;

(b) whether the textiles industry has been currently facing crisis;

(c) if so, the measures taken/to be taken by the Government to resolve the crisis;

(d) whether textiles industry has sought higher allocation for the sector during the forthcoming budget;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f) the measures taken by the Government to modernize the textiles industry/sector and make it competitive with the global market?

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

(a): The Government is implementing various schemes for the development of textiles sector/industry in the country which mainly include:-

I. Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS).

II. Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP).

III. Group Workshed Scheme (GWS) and Integrated Scheme for Powerloom Cluster Development

IV. Group Insurance Scheme for development of Powerloom sector.

V. Mega Cluster Scheme.

For development of Handloom sector, Govt. is implementing the following schemes:

I. Integrated Handloom Development Scheme (IHDS)

II. Handloom Weavers Comprehensive Welfare Scheme.

III. Marketing & Export Promotion Scheme (MEPS).

IV. Mill Gate Price Scheme.

V. Diversified Handloom Development Scheme.

A Statement showing the scheme-wise/sector-wise funds allocated / released during the last three years and the current year for the development of textile industry is given at Annexure.

(b): No, Madam.

(c): Does not arise.

(d) & (e): Yes, Madam. As compared to a budget allocation of Rs.4725.00 crore for 2010-11, the Ministry of Textiles has sought a Plan Allocation of Rs.7000.00 crore for 2011-12. However, the Ministry has been allocated only Rs.5000.00 crore for Annual Plan 2011-12.

(e): The Government has initiated various measures / schemes to modernize & strengthen the textile industry and make it competitive in global market, such as Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS), Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP), Group Workshed Scheme (GWS), Integrated Scheme for Powerloom Cluster Development, Marketing Development Programme for Powerloom Sector & Mega Cluster Scheme, Jute Technology Mission and Technology Mission on Technical Textiles, etc.