(a) the total number of Agro Rural Industries set up by the Government in Karnataka particularly in Bagalkot and Bijapur districts during the last three years;
(b) whether the Government have any proposal to set up more Agro Rural Industries in Bagalkot district during 2001-2002; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES AND AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES (SMT. VASUNDHARA RAJE)
(a): Industrialisation is the specific responsibility of the concerned State Governments and the Central Government supplements the efforts of the State Governments. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission provides assistance in the form of grants, interest subsidy, rebate, training, marketing etc. for the promotion and development of Khadi and Village Industries, however, it does not set up units of its own.
(b): No, Sir.
(c): Does not arise.