(a): the schemes being implemented by the Government for the modernization of traditional industries and the manner in which these schemes are proving beneficial to traditional industry;
(b): the amount provided to each State and Union Territory in the form of loan and grant for modernization of these industries during the Tenth Five Year Plan period till date; and
(c): the year- wise and industry-wise funds provided particularly to Rajasthan?
MINISTER OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES & AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES ( SHRI MAHABIR PRASAD )
(a): In keeping with the declaration in the National Common
Minimum Programme and the announcement in the July 2004 budget
speech of Finance Minister, the draft of a scheme titled the
`Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries` has
been circulated for comments of all concerned, prior to approval
and implementation during 2005-06. The gross 10th Plan outlay for
the Scheme can be stated after it is finally approved.
(b)and(c): In view of the reply to part (a), the questions do not
arise.