(a) whether the Government has recently implemented a promotional scheme for development and expansion of textile industry in the country;
(b) if so, the total funds earmarked for the purpose under the said scheme, sector-wise;
(c) the details of targets fixed for quantum of cloth production, generation of additional employment opportunities and earning of foreign exchange through this scheme; and
(d) the funds spent so far on development of Textile Export Hub under construction in Rajasthan?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES
(SHRI AJAY TAMTA)
(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. The Government has recently launched a Rs. 6000 crore special package for employment generation and promotion of exports in Textile and Apparel sector in the country. The details are at Annexure-I. The funds allocated to different schemes inter-alia include additional incentive of Rs. 400-500 Crores under TUFS and reimbursement of 3.67% EPF contribution to employers; Rs.5500 Crores for additional duty drawback for garments.
(c): The textile package is expected to benefit all sectors i.e. spinning, weaving, knitting processing of textile value chain including handloom sector. The package has envisaged substantial investment in apparel sector in next three years. With increase in investment, demand for raw materials like fabric, yarn, tec., will increase which will ultimately boost growth in entire textile value chain including handloom sector.
(d): A total of Rs. 127.2 crores has been released to six textile parks set up in Rajasthan under the “Scheme for Integrated Textile Park” (SITP).