Question : CENTRAL GRANT UNDER IHDS TO KARNATAKA

(a) whether the Karnataka Government has sent a proposal to the Union Government for sanction and release of Central grant of Rs. 159.63 lakhs for providing basic inputs, skill upgradation training and work shed facilities to 16 groups of handloom weavers under group approach of Integrated Handloom Development Scheme (IHDS);

(b) if so, the action taken by the Union Government thereof; and

(c) the time by which the amount is likely to be released for this purpose?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SMT. PANABAAKA LAKSHMI)

(a) to (c): Yes Madam, 16 group proposals under the Integrated Handloom Development Scheme were received in May 2010 from the State Government of Karnataka for providing basic inputs, skill upgradation training and workshed. Since the utilization certificates for earlier releases under this scheme are pending with the State Government, these proposals could not be considered.