Question : J.P.M. ACT



(a) whether the National Textile Policy, 2000 gives more emphasis on the production of cost intensive products rather than the production of sacks by the `Jute Technology Mission`;

(b) whether the JPM Act will become redundant due to this; and

(c) if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard ?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI V.DHANANJAYA KUMAR)

(a) The National Textile Policy, 2000 envisages launching of a Technology Mission on Jute to increase productivity and diversify the use of this environment friendly fibre.

(b) No, Sir.

(c) Does not arise.