(MINISTER OF TEXTILES) (SHRI ANAND SHARMA)
(a): Exports of handicrafts items including hand-knotted carpets during the last three years and current year are as
under:-
(Export)
Years (Rs. In crores)
2009-10 11224.27
2010-11 13526.66
2011-12 17558.33
2012-13 11363.06
(upto October 2012)
Imports of handicrafts based on 207 ITC HS codes and imports of handmade carpets and other floor covering under import
of 58HS Codes are as under:-
(Import) (Rs. In crores )
Years Handicrafts Carpet and other floor Total covering
2009-10 2562.62 177.04 2739.66
2010-11 3405.09 214.59 3619.68
2011-12 5048.38 281.42 5329.80
2012-13 1328.42 69.72 1398.14
(upto June 2012)
These figures are inclusive of export/import provided concession/facilities under various Marketing schemes to
Registered Exporter Units. The concession/assistance include:-
# Duty free import entitlement of tools, trimmings and embellishments is 5% of FOB value of exports during previous
financial year. Entitlement is broad banded, and shall extend also to merchant exporters tied up with supporting
manufacturers.
# Handicraft Export Promotion Council is authorized to import trimmings, embellishments and consumables on behalf of
those exporters for whom directly importing may not be viable.
# CVD is exempted on duty free import of trimmings, embellishments and consumables.
# New towns of export excellence with a reduced threshold limited of Rs.150 crores notified.
# Machinery and equipment for effluent treatment plants are exempt from customs duty.
# All handicrafts exports would be treated as special focus products and entitled to higher incentives.
# In addition to above, 2% bonus benefits under Focus Product Scheme for handicrafts exports and applicable duty drawback
on exports of goods are eligible for registered exporters.
# Interest Subvention of 2% on pre-shipment & post shipment export credit.
# MDA for participation in Fairs & Exhibitions/Buyer-Seller Meet.
# MAI Assistance for participation in Fairs/Exhibition/Buyer-Seller Meet in India & Abroad.
# Assistance from Textiles Fund for participation in Fairs/Exhibition/BSM in India & Abroad.
# In addition, under the Marketing Support and Services scheme assistance is provided for organizing Workshop and
Training Programme in Packaging and in Export procedure Management, Workshop/seminar in India and Abroad, Participation
in International Fairs and Exhibition abroad, Stand Alone Shows/Road Shows and Buyer Seller’s Meet.
(b): Funds are not allocated state-wise in the handicrafts sector and releases are demand driven. The state-wise
details of financial assistance released and utilized under various schemes namely Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas
Yojana (AHVY); Design and Technology Upgradation (DTU); Marketing Support and Services (MSS); Human Resource Development
(HRD); Research and Development (R&D); and Handicrafts artisans Comprehensive Welfare Scheme for the welfare and
upliftment of handicrafts sector during 2011-12 is as per Annexure.
(c) & (d): To create awareness among the people regarding handicrafts, there exist a website www.craftsclusters
ofindia.in where State-wise/district-wise information on crafts and clusters are available.
(e): No, Madam.
(f): Does not arise.
