Lok Sabha Question No. 4505 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: Handloom Development Programme
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Sanjay(Kaka) Ramchandra Patil, Chinta Anuradha

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4505 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2020

## HANDLOOM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

## 4505.   SHRI SANJAY KAKA PATIL: SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री

be pleased to state :

- (a) the status of implementation of Comprehensive Handloom Development Programme;
- (b) if so, physical and financial targets and achievement during the last six years and reasons for nonachievement of targets in each district, district-wise;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to boost the handicraft sector across the country and generate employment in the sector?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्रीमती स्मृतत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES

(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a): The Government of India, Ministry of Textiles, is implementing the following schemes across the country :-
- 1) National Handloom Development Programme
- 2) Handloom Weavers' Comprehensive Welfare Scheme
- 3) Yarn Supply Scheme
- 4) Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme

Under the above schemes, financial assistance is provided for raw materials, purchase of looms and accessories, design innovation, product diversification, infrastructure development, skill upgradation, lighting units, marketing of handloom products and loan at concessional rates.

## A. NATIONAL HANDLOOM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

- (i) BLOCK LEVEL CLUSTER: Introduced  in  2015-16  as  one  of  the  components  of National  Handloom  Development  Programme  (NHDP).    Financial  assistance  upto Rs.2.00 crore per BLC for various interventions such as skill upgradation, Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata, product development, construction of workshed, project management cost, design development, setting up of common facility centre (CFC) etc. is provided. Besides, financial assistance upto Rs.50.00 lakh is also available for setting up  of  one  dye  house  at  district  level.  The  proposals  are  recommended  by  the  State Government.
- (ii) HANDLOOM MARKETING ASSISTANCE is  one  of  the  components  of  National Handloom  Development  Programme.    In  order  to  provide  marketing  platform  to  the handloom agencies/weavers to sell their products  directly  to  the  consumers,  financial

assistance is provided to the States/eligible handloom agencies for organising marketing events in domestic as well as overseas markets.

- (iii) WEAVERS'  MUDRA  SCHEME: Under  the  Weavers'  Mudra  Scheme,  credit  at concessional interest rate of 6% is provided to the handloom weavers.  Margin money assistance @ 20% of the loan amount subject to a maximum of Rs. 10,000 per weaver and credit guarantee for a period of 3 years is also provided. MUDRA portal has been developed in association with Punjab National Bank to cut down delay in disbursement of funds for margin money and interest subvention.
- (iv) HATHKARGHA  SAMVARDHAN  SAHAYATA  (HSS): Hathkargha  Samvardhan Sahayata  (HSS)  was  introduced  on  1st  December  2016  with  an  objective  to  provide looms/accessories to the weavers to enhance their earnings through improved productivity and quality of the handloom products. Under the scheme, 90% of the cost of loom/accessory is borne by the Government of India while remaining 10% is borne by  the  beneficiary.  The  Government  of  India's  share  is  released  directly  in  the  Bank account of the beneficiary through designated agency.
- (v) ' INDIA  HANDLOOM'  BRAND -  During  the  celebration  of  7th  August  2015  as National  Handloom  Day,  'India  Handloom'  Brand  was  launched  by  Hon'ble  Prime Minister  for  branding  of  high  quality  handloom  products.  It  promotes  production  of niche  handloom  products  with  high  quality,  authentic  traditional  designs  with  zero defect  and  zero  effect  on  environment.  Since  its  launch,  1333  registrations  have  been issued under 184 product categories and sale of Rs. 861.93 crore has been generated. Initiatives with various leading brands has been undertaken to bring out a separate range of handloom garments in their brand.
- (vi) URBAN HAATS are  set  up  in  the  big  towns/metropolitan  cities  to  provide  adequate direct marketing facilities to the craft persons/weavers and eliminate middle agencies. 38 such Urban Haats have been sanctioned across the country so far.
- (vii) E-COMMERCE -  In  order  to  promote  e-marketing  of  handloom  products,  a  policy frame work was designed and under which any willing e-commerce platform with good track record can participate in online marketing of handloom products. Accordingly, 23 e-commerce entities have been engaged for on-line marketing of handloom products. A total sales of Rs. 80.76 crore has been reported through the e-commerce entities.

## B. HANDLOOM WEAVERS' COMPREHENSIVE WELFARE SCHEME

Weavers  Comprehensive  Welfare  Scheme  (HWCWS)  is  providing  life,  accidental  and disability insurance coverage under the components Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY),  Pradhan  Mantri  Suraksha  Bima  Yojana  (PMSBY)  and  Converged  Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana (MGBBY).

## C. YARN SUPPLY SCHEME:

Yarn Supply Scheme is being implemented throughout the country to make available all types of  yarn  at  Mill  Gate  Price.  The  scheme  is  being  implemented  through  National  Handloom Development  Corporation.    Under  the  Scheme  freight  is  reimbursed  and  depot  operating charges @2% is given to depot operating agencies.  A component of 10% price subsidy also exists  on  hank  yarn,  which  is  applicable  on  cotton,  domestic  silk,  wool  and  linen  yarn  with quantity caps.

## D. COMPREHENSIVE HANDLOOM CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT SCHEME:

The  Comprehensive  Handloom  Cluster  Development  Scheme  (CHCDS)  is  implemented  for development of Mega Handloom Clusters in clearly identifiable  geographical  areas/locations covering atleast 15000 handlooms with the Government of India (GoI) contribution upto Rs.40 crore per cluster over a period of 5 years.  8 mega handloom clusters taken up as announced in the  Budgets  i.e.  Varanasi  &  Sivasagar  (2008-09),  Virudhunagar  &  Murshidabad  (2009-10), Prakasam & Guntur districts and Godda & neighbouring districts (2012-13) and Bhagalpur & Trichy (2014-15).

Under  the  scheme,  components  like  conducting  Diagnostic  Study,  engaging  Designer, Product Development, Corpus for raw material, Construction of Worksheds (for BPL/SC/ST/Women weavers),  Skill  up-gradation  etc.  are  fully  funded  by  Government  of India,  while the components like Technology up-gradation, lighting units funded 90% and other  common  infrastructural  projects  like  Design  Studio,    Marketing  Complex,  Value Addition Centres, Publicity etc., are funded by the GOI to the extent of 80%.

(b): Statement showing State-wise physical targets and physical and financial achievements for last three years and current year is annexed as Annexure-I. The outgo of funds in a year depends upon the number of viable proposals recommended by State Government. With respect to Weavers Mudra Loan,  the  outgo  of  funds  in  a  year  depends  upon  the  number  of  viable  proposals  received  by participating banks.

- (c): Does not arise.

(d): The Government of India, Ministry of Textiles implements various schemes for promotion and development and generation of employment of artisans of handicraft sector 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.

## 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).

| Annexure-I   | Annexure-I        | Annexure-I           | Annexure-I           | Annexure-I                         | Annexure-I                    | Annexure-I                    | Annexure-I                         | Annexure-I            | Annexure-I                         |
|--------------|-------------------|----------------------|----------------------|------------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------------|------------------------------------|
| S. No.       | State             | Block Level Clusters | Block Level Clusters | Block Level Clusters               | Handloom Marketing Assistance | Handloom Marketing Assistance | Handloom Marketing Assistance      | Weavers MUDRA loan    | Weavers MUDRA loan                 |
| S. No.       | State             | Physical Target      | Physical achievement | Financial achievement (Rs.in lakh) | Physical Target               | Physical achievement          | Financial achievement (Rs.in lakh) | No of loan sanctioned | Financial achievement (Rs.in lakh) |
| 1            | Andhra Pradesh    | 30                   | 20                   | 699.82                             | 31                            | 24                            | 190.99                             | 22991                 | 11838.76                           |
| 2            | Arunachal Pradesh | 12                   | 9                    | 266.76                             | 11                            | 8                             | 36.45                              | 0                     | 0.00                               |
| 3            | Assam             | 50                   | 46                   | 3099.03                            | 57                            | 56                            | 720.93                             | 596                   | 267.93                             |
| 4            | Bihar             | 5                    | 2                    | 100.91                             | 13                            | 3                             | 81.20                              | 453                   | 118.80                             |
| 5            | Chhattishgarh     | 7                    | 3                    | 115.26                             | 11                            | 6                             | 64.29                              | 649                   | 326.50                             |
| 6            | Delhi             | 2                    |                      |                                    | 20                            | 7                             | 21.59                              | 0                     | 0.00                               |
| 7            | Gujarat           | 5                    | 3                    | 55.80                              | 8                             | 0                             | 0.00                               | 289                   | 94.52                              |
| 8            | Haryana           | 2                    | 0                    | 4.31                               | 2                             | 0                             | 0.00                               | 206                   | 74.22                              |
| 9            | Himachal Pradesh  | 12                   | 7                    | 219.63                             | 13                            | 0                             | 34.00                              | 173                   | 165.95                             |
| 10           | Jammu & Kashmir   | 14                   | 11                   | 401.53                             | 11                            | 8                             | 90.61                              | 9770                  | 5969.71                            |
| 11           | Karnataka         | 4                    | 7                    | 248.07                             | 4                             | 0                             | 0.00                               | 239                   | 62.60                              |
| 12           | Kerala            | 17                   | 2                    | 182.71                             | 26                            | 22                            | 123.93                             | 3264                  | 1551.80                            |
| 13           | Ladakh            | 7                    | 1                    | 6.65                               | 9                             | 0                             | 0.00                               | 663                   | 314.61                             |
| 14           | Madhya Pradesh    | 5                    | 1                    | 156.44                             | 13                            | 12                            | 204.88                             | 242                   | 55.30                              |
| 15           | Maharashtra       | 7                    | 6                    | 143.47                             | 22                            | 18                            | 209.58                             | 193                   | 182.94                             |
| 16           | Manipur           | 14                   | 6                    | 680.45                             | 17                            | 14                            | 119.71                             | 18                    | 20.00                              |
| 17           | Meghalaya         | 5                    | 0                    | 0.00                               | 8                             | 1                             | 7.85                               | 0                     | 0.00                               |
| 18           | Mizoram           | 8                    | 3                    | 136.08                             | 13                            | 17                            | 134.52                             | 9                     | 4.50                               |
| 19           | Nagaland          | 14                   | 8                    | 272.65                             | 29                            | 16                            | 210.09                             | 55                    | 27.80                              |
| 20           | Orissa            | 16                   | 15                   | 734.13                             | 21                            | 21                            | 254.87                             | 2912                  | 965.68                             |
| 21           | Punjab            | 2                    |                      |                                    | 0                             | 0                             | 0.00                               | 1                     | 2.00                               |
| 22           | Rajasthan         | 3                    | 1                    | 37.54                              | 9                             | 4                             | 43.10                              | 314                   | 61.50                              |
| 23           | Sikkim            | 2                    | 0                    | 5.33                               | 14                            | 12                            | 118.14                             | 0                     | 0.00                               |
| 24           | Tamilnadu         | 12                   | 4                    | 1004.41                            | 26                            | 25                            | 207.20                             | 72147                 | 34550.74                           |
| 25           | Telangana         | 17                   | 7                    | 183.03                             | 27                            | 27                            | 195.25                             | 3351                  | 1833.29                            |
| 26           | Tripura           | 6                    | 1                    | 24.90                              | 28                            | 28                            | 204.59                             | 9                     | 2.70                               |
| 27           | Uttar Pradesh     | 41                   | 35                   | 1342.70                            | 34                            | 39                            | 360.30                             | 3554                  | 1919.18                            |
| 28           | Uttarakhand       | 4                    | 2                    | 35.79                              | 23                            | 14                            | 64.68                              | 84                    | 86.00                              |
| 29           | West Bengal       | 13                   | 5                    | 216.11                             | 19                            | 5                             | 34.00                              | 1080                  | 520.08                             |