Question : PRODUCTION AND DEMAND OF KHADI

THE MINISTER OF AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES ( SHRI KARIYA MUNDA )

(a): The production capacity and demand of Khadi Industry as on 31.03.2001 is as under :

Estimated Production capacity	Actual Reported
Cloth-Qty (Million Sq. Mtrs.)	74.10	75.39
Value (Rs. in cores)	459.38	465.17

The demand of Khadi has been estimated to be Rs. 570.55 crores in the year 2000-2001.

(b): For the development and promotion of Khadi and Village Industries in the country, including promotion of export of KVI products, the Government of India announced a package for the Khadi and Village Industries sector on 14.05.2001. The main features of this package consist of a Rebate Policy for five years, option of Rebate and Market Development Assistance (MDA), Insurance cover to Khadi artisans, emphasis on improvement of Khadi products, creation of packaging and design facilities, measures to promote marketing, brand building, cluster development etc.

(c): No plan is under consideration to provide subsidies to Khadi producers.

(d): Does not arise.