(a) whether the Government has any proposal to grant incentives for setting up of woolen mills by the private entrepreneurs;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(c) the response of private entrepreneurs to the Government aid and assistance to promote the establishment of woolen mills during the last three years; and
(d) the details of assistance provided to private entrepreneurs in woolen sector during the last three years?
MINISTER OF TEXTILES( SHRI SHANKERSINH VAGHELA )
(a) to (d): Although the Government has not given any assistance to the private entrepreneurs for establishment of woolen mills in the country during the last three years nor is there any proposal under consideration, assistance is, otherwise provided to Government and Non-Government agencies through the Integrated Wool Improvement Programme (IWIP) being administered by the Central Wool Development Board, Jodhpur during the 10th Five Year Plan period.