Question : RESTRUCTURING OF U.P.HANDLOOM CORPORATION

(a) whether a proposal for package of Rs.102.68 crores having the Union Government`s share of Rs.25.67 crores, for the rehabilitation restructuring of Uttar Pradesh State Handloom Corporation Limited, submitted by Uttar Pradesh Government is under consideration with the Ministry;

(b) if so, the probable date of approval and disbursement to the State Government;

(c) whether the Government is considering the possibilities of opening a branch of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in the Uttar Pradesh; and

(d) if so, the probable date of establishment of the branch?

MINISTER OF TEXTILES ( SHRI SHANKERSINH VAGHELA )

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) `In principle` approval of the Government of India has been accorded to the proposal for restructuring of Uttar Pradesh State Handloom Corporation. However, sanction of the Government of India on the said proposal will be considered only after completion of certain actions by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh, which have been duly communicated to the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

(c) No, Sir. There is no proposal for opening of a branch of NIFT in Uttar Pradesh.

(d) Doesn`t arise.