(a) whether the Government is considering to make any provision for benefit of weavers engaged outside cooperative sector to cover under Deendayal Hathkargha Protsahan Yojana: and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWE R
(a) whether the Government is considering to make any provision for benefit of weavers engaged outside cooperative sector to cover under Deendayal Hathkargha Protsahan Yojana: and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWE R
MINISTER OF TEXTILES( SHRI SHANKERSINH VAGHELA)
(a)& (b): The Deen Dayal Hathkargha Protsahan Yojana (DDHPY) was introduced in the year 2000-01 and will continue upto 31.3.2007. This scheme provides benefits for such facilities which would enable the weavers, both within the cooperative fold as well as those outside, to take up production as per the demands of the market. The benefits given to the weavers under the scheme is towards working capital, basic inputs, creating awareness to support quality fabric production through appropriate design intervention, publicity and marketing incentive. The quantum of assistance released under the scheme for the benefit of weavers in the country, including those outside the cooperative fold, during the last three years are as under:-
S.No. Year Amount Released (Rupees in lakh)
Basic Input Marketing Strengthening of Incentive of handloom Total 1 2002-03 2356.32 5421.69 342.00 8120.01 2 2003-04 1824.92 3538.98 1000.00 6363.90 3 2004-05 1385.06 4787.74 1488.00 7660.80 TOTAL 5566.30 13748.41 2830.00 22144.71