THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES
(SHRI E.V.K.S. ELANGOVAN)
(a): State-wise export data on handlooms and handicrafts is not maintained as the
statistical figures compiled by the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and
Statistics is only on All India basis. The total export of handicrafts and hand knotted
carpets during the last three years is as under:-
Year Value of export
2004-05 Rs. 18567.76 crore
2005-06 Rs. 19267.65 crore
2006-07 Rs. 20963.00 crore
In the absence of separate ITC (HS) Codes for handloom products, the export data from April
2003 onwards is not available in respect of handloom products.
(b): Yes, Sir.
(c) & (d): For providing training to handicrafts artisans, adequate provisions have
been made in the Human Resource Development Scheme for the Eleventh Plan period. The other
schemes for development of handicrafts in the country, including Tribal areas, include Baba
Saheb Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana (AHVY) for integrated development of craft cluster;
Marketing & Support Services; Design & Technology Upgradation; Research and Development &
Welfare Scheme. For development of exportable handloom products through design innovation
and product diversification with proper training etc. of weavers of various handloom
agencies in the country including the Tribal areas, a Scheme, namely Marketing & Export
Promotion Scheme is under operation for the Eleventh Plan.
(e): A provision of Rs. 25.00 crore has been made for the Eleventh Plan under Marketing
& Export Promotion Scheme for development of exportable handloom products, participation in
international fairs and exhibitions etc. For handicrafts, funds are yet to be finalised.
