(a) whether Textile Industry in Karnataka which had 62 mills providing direct employment to 25,000 workers in 90’s has fallen to just 35 mills this year as reported in the Asian Age dated September 12, 2006;
(b) if so, the facts of the matter reported therein and the reaction of the Government thereto;
(c) whether the workers of the mills have been forced to seek voluntary retirement or have been removed from service with the fall in number of mills to just 35;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) whether the Government of Karnataka has initiated a plan to set up Textile Parks; and
(f) if so, the details thereof?