(a) the details of the schemes being implemented by Union Government for the development of powerloom sector in the country;
(b) whether the Union Government has any plan to launch new incentive scheme for the development of the sector;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the funds allocated/utilised for the development schemes in powerloom sector during the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise?
MINISTER OF TEXTILES
(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)
(a): Government has been implementing several schemes for the development of the decentralized Powerloom Sector which include:- i) The In-situ upgradation scheme for upgradation of plain powerlooms; ii) Group Workshed Scheme for giving assistance for constructing workshed for powerloom sector; iii) The Integrated Scheme for Powerloom Sector Development (ISPSD) for extending support in the form of Buyer Seller Meet, Yarn Banks, setting up of Common Facility Centres, organising Seminar/ Workshop regarding Government schemes; iv) Group Insurance Scheme for social security and v) Integrated Skill Development Scheme (ISDS) for skill upgradation.
(b) & (c): Ministry of Textiles has proposed Two Schemes namely New Powerloom Credit Yojana and Solar Energy Scheme for Powerloom Sector which are under examination.
(d): The funds under Powerloom Sector Schemes are not allocated State-wise/UT-wise. However, the details of funds allocated/utilized scheme-wise are at Annexure-I.