Lok Sabha Question No. 3333 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-13
Subject: Promotion of Handicrafts
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Rahul Kaswan

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3333 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.03.2020

## PROMOTION OF HANDICRAFTS

## 3333.   SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

## Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री

be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps for the promotion of handicrafts in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, particularly in Rajasthan;
- (c) whether a large number of handicrafts industries have been closed;
- (d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Rajasthan;
- (e) whether the Government has taken any steps for revival of the closed handicrafts industries; and
- (f) if so, the time by which the said industries are likely to be revived?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्रीमती स्मृतत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) & (b): Yes Sir, The Government of India implements various schemes for promotion and development of  handicraft  sector  and  artisans  through  ' National  Handicraft  Development  Programme  (NHDP)' and Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) to emphasize integrated approach for development  of  handicraft  in  a  holistic  manner.  In  the  state  of  Rajasthan  the  following  activities  have  been undertaken for overall development of artisans:

- (i) 02  clusters  have  been  adopted    in  the  state  of  Rajasthan  under  Cluster  Development Mentorship Programme benefitting  1000 artisans directly at Bikaner and Chaksu .
- (ii) Mega  cluster  has  been  undertaken  in  the  state  of  Rajasthan  benefiting  approx.  20,000 artisans directly at Jodhpur and Barmer area .(Details enclosed at Annexure-I)
- (iii) Approximately 1.18 lakh artisans have been enrolled under PAHACHAN initiative in the state of Rajasthan.

## The NHDP has following components:

- (i) Base Line Survey & Mobilization of Artisans under Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana
- (ii) Design & Technology Up gradation,
- (iii) Human Resource Development ,
- (iv) Direct Benefit to Artisans,
- (v) Infrastructure and Technology Support,
- (vi) Research and Development,
- (vii) Marketing Support & Services.

## The CHCDS has following components

- (i) Mega Cluster
- (ii) Special projects under Integrated Development and Promotion of Handicraft (IDPH).

(c) to (f ): Do not arise.

Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) and (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3333 to be answered on  13.03.2020.

## Details regarding Jodhpur Mega Cluster.

| Project sanctioned year             | :   | 2013-14 (Project period extended upto March, 2020)                                                             |
|-------------------------------------|-----|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Project cost                        | :   | Rs. 63.48 crores                                                                                               |
| GOI/IA share                        | :   | GOI Share :Rs. 47.01 crore, IA Share: Rs. 16.47 crore                                                          |
| Amount released                     | :   | Rs. 25.04 crores                                                                                               |
| Cluster Management Technical Agency | :   | IL&FS Cluster Development Initiatives Limited                                                                  |
| Crafts covered                      | :   | Wood & Iron Crafts, Tie & Dye, Bone & MoP Inlay, Hand Block printing, Hand Embroidery/appliqué, Durrie Weaving |
| Number of Artisans covered          | :   | 20,000 Artisans                                                                                                |
| Area covered                        | :   | Jodhpur &Barmer                                                                                                |

## Achievements

-  Under Baseline Survey and Mobilization Scheme, approx  20,000 artisans  have been mobilized.
-  3500 tools & safety kits have  been  distributed.
-  Under Market Promotion Scheme, 3 Buyer Seller Meets, 5 Retail Fairs, 3 Reverse Buyer Seller Meets, 6 Fairs, 5 International Fairs and 20 Workshops completed.
-  Construction  work  of  the  building  for  Trade  Facilitation  Centre  has  been  completed  and inauguration on  21st March 2020.
-  Under Technology Up-gradation of Individual Exporters Scheme, 9 Individual units supported .
-  Under Skill Training Programme, 3520 artisans trained.

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