(a) whether there is any proposal to set up handloom cluster in Maharashtra;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the details of the funds allocated in this regard and the locations thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the reaction of the Government thereto?
MINISTER OF TEXTILES
(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)
(a) to (d): 6 Block Level Clusters (BLCs) have been sanctioned under National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) on the basis of viable proposals recommended by State Government of Maharashtra to extend financial assistance for implementation of various interventions like Product Development, setting up of Common Facility Centre (CFC), design inputs, construction of workshed, purchase of technological up-gradation items (looms/accessories), lighting units, skill up-gradation etc. Details of location of BLCs sanctioned with total cost, Government of India share and funds released during last three years and current year (till date) are as under:-
(Rs.in lakh)
S. No. Name/location of BLC and district Total Cost GoI Share Amount released
1. Panch Gaon, Nagpur (Skill up-gradation) 8.560 8.560 8.560
2. Paithan, Aurangabad 172.735 168.4585 89.030
3. Mohadi, Bhandara 170.180 166.104 27.320
4. Solapur, Solapur 167.510 158.849 81.020
5. Yeola, Yeola 177.010 169.014 82.280
6. Panch Gaon, Nagpur 166.170 161.033 7.00
Total 862.165 832.0185 295.21
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