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Lok Sabha Question No. 1894 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-30
Subject: Cancer Related New Registrations
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: P.P. Chaudhary, Ranjeetsingh Naik Nimbalkar, Arjunlal Meena

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1894 th

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 JULY, 2021

## CANCER RELATED NEW REGISTERATIONS

## 1894. SHRI. P.P CHAUDHARY:

SHRI RANJEETSINGH HINDURAO NAIK NIMBLKAR: SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA :

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a)the  percentage  change  in  cancer -related  new  registrations,  hospital  admissions,  surgery radiation therapy, chemotherapy and palliative care between 1 March 2020 and 31 May 2020, and 1 March 2021 and 31 May 2021;
- (b) whether the Government apprehends the impact of missed or late diagnosis of cancer higher in rural India than urban India;
- (c) if so, the det ails thereof and the actions taken thereon to prevent the same;
- (d) the details of types of cancer where early screening and detection can be lifesaving;
- (e) the percentage decline in screening, registration, hospital admission and treatment of above mentioned cancers between 1 March 2020 and 31 May 2020, and 1 March 2021 and 31 May 2021?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

(SMT. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

- (a) Cancer patients are getting treatment at various health facilities in the health care delivery system including Medical Colleges, Central Institutes like AIIMS and private sector hos Relevant data related to patients, including cancer patients, registered and under tre maintained by the Institutions and Hospitals concerned at their own level.

(b),(c)and  (d) Presently,  there  is  no  evidence  to  suggest  that  the impact  of  missed  or  late diagnosis of cancer is higher in rural India than urban India

The three most commonly occurring cancers in India are those of the breast, uterine cervix an oral. In all these 3 types of cancer, early screening and detection can significantly mortality.

Keeping  this  fact  in  view,  a  population  based  screening  initiative  has  been  rolled  ou country under National Health Mission (NHM), as a part of Comprehensive Primary Health Ca under Ayushman Bharat -Health and Wellness Centres. Under the initiative, persons more tha 30 years of age are targeted for their screening for these three types of cancers. Early detection of cases of these three types of cancer will be facilitated through the population based scre

(e) Cancer patients are getting treatment at various health facilities in the health c system including Medical Co lleges, Central Institutes like AIIMS and private sector hospit Relevant data related to patients, including cancer patients, registered and under tre maintained by the Institutions and Hospitals concerned at their own level.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1888 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-30
Subject: National Geospatial Policy
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Rajendra Agrawal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1888 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30/07/2021

NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL POLICY

1888.  SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

मंğी

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ǒव£ान और Ĥौƭोिगकȧ be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  implementing  National Geospatial Policy in the country and if so, the details and objectives thereof;
- (b) whether there is any monitoring  mechanism  to track the implementation  of  the  National  Geospatial  Policy and  if  so,  details thereof;
- (c)   whether  there  is  any  mechanism  to  support Indian  mapping companies under the National Geospatial Policy so that the monopoly of Google Maps can be checked; and
- (d)  if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

ǒव£ान और Ĥौƭोिगकȧ तथा पृØवी ǒव£ान क े राÏय मंğी ( èवतंğ Ĥभार) (डॉ . ǔजतɅġ िसंह)

(a):   No, Sir.

(b), (c) & (d):  Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1883 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-30
Subject: National Mission on Quantum Computing
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Ranjeetsingh Naik Nimbalkar, P.P. Chaudhary, Arjunlal Meena

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

## DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1883

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30/07/2021

## NATIONAL MISSION ON QUANTUM COMPUTING

1883.  SHRI RANJEETSINGH HINDURAO NAIK NIMBALKAR: SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY: SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

Will  the  Minister  of  SCIENCE  AND  TECHNOLOGY ǒव£ान और Ĥौƭोिगकȧ मंğी be pleased to state:

- (a) the objectives, features and the goals set under the National Mission on Quantum Computing (NMQC) announced by the Government in 2020;
- (b)   whether   the   NMQC   is   being   implemented   in  Public-PrivatePartnership   (PPP)   mode   and   if   so,   the  names  and  details  of  the private sector partners identified and  engaged  for  the said purpose;
- (c)  whether  individuals,  corporates  or  any  other organizations have been engaged as consultants for the NMQC and if so, the details of such contracts entered into and the specifications therefor; and
- (d) the total amount of funds allocated, disbursed and   utilized   for   the   NMQC   for   the   FY   2020-21,  along  with  the outcome of utilization of the said budgetary allocation?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

ǒव£ान और Ĥौƭोिगकȧ तथा पृØवी ǒव£ान क े राÏय मंğी ( èवतंğ Ĥभार) (डॉ . ǔजतɅġ िसंह)

- (a) Government announced the National Mission on Quantum Technologies  &  Applications  (NM-QTA)  in  2020.  Following  were  the objectives and goals of NM-QTA:

- i.    Major Objectives and features:
1.      To promote research & development
2.       To  develop  and  demonstrate  Quantum  Computers,  Quantum Communication, Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Quantum Devices.
3.       To  promote  human  resource  development,  strengthening international collaborative research and nurture innovation and startups.

## ii.   Goals:

To  develop  a  50-qubit  quantum  processor,  development  of  new algorithms for quantum simulators and small scale quantum information processors and writing software implementations of the same, Satellite based QKD link with a range of about 1000 km, Superconducting single photon detectors, High temperature photonic memory, High sensitivity atomic  and  Nitrogen  Vacancy  based  magnetometers  and  quantum technologies based on novel quantum materials.

- (b)  While the Mission implementation plan had defined the modalities for  Public  Private  Partnership  (PPP)  mode,  identification  of  private sector partners has not been carried out as the Mission has not been approved.
- (c) No Sir.
- (d) In FY 2020-21, no funds were allocated, disbursed or utilized under NM-QTA.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1880 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-30
Subject: Prevention of Bird Flu
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Kunwar Danish Ali

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED Q. NO 1880 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 TH JULY, 2021

## PREVENTION OF BIRD FLU

## 1880 KUNWAR DANISH ALI :

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- a) whether the Government has noted that bird flu/ avian influenza particularly H5N1 fl deadly  viral  infection  found  in  birds  but  can  be  easily  transmitted  to  humans  and animals, if so, the details thereof;
- b) whether the Government has sent any expert team to assess the situation in areas whic affected by bird flu/avian influenza, if so, the details and the outcome thereof;
- c) the  details  of  financial  and  technical  assistance  including  drugs  provided  to  a cted States/UTs for prevention; and
- d) the  further  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  for  proper  management  and  creation health infrastructure for early detection and control of bird flu/ avian influenza country?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( DR BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR )

(a) to (d): Avian influenza refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) inf (flu) Type A viruses. These viruses occur naturally among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. Avian flu viruses do not no infect humans. However, sporadic human infections with avian flu viruses have occurred.

India encountered the first outbreak of H5N1 in the year 2006 in Maharashtra, Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh in poultry followed by subsequent outbreaks in the following years. This infections of both the HPAI viruses A/H5N8 and A/H5N1 in several Indian states have b reported since January 2021 onwards.

An 11-year - old boy was detected to be positive for Avian Influenza and died at the -India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi in July 2021. This is the first case of bird flu recorded in the country.

Union  Ministry  of  Health  provides  required technical  support  to  states/UTs  for management of avian influenza.

In the year 2021, 7 multi - disciplinary teams were sent from Centre to 6 States namely Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana reporting cases of flu/avian influenza. Teams have assisted the State Health authorities in containment and activities.

Contingency  plan  for  management  of  human c ses  of  Avian  Influenza,  Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare was published in 2005.

Department  of  Animal  Husbandry  issued  the  updated  National  Action  Plan  for Prevention, Control and Containment of Avian Influe za in 2021 and circulated the same to all states/UTs.

NIV  has  strengthened  6  ICMR  VRDL  laboratories  (at  Jodhpur,  Tanda,  Ahmedabad, Allahabad,  Chandigarh  and  Alappuzha)  with  testing  kits  and  reagents  to  test  suspect  h samples for Avian Influenza.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1876 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-30
Subject: Community Radio Stations for Farmers and Fishermen
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Sarmistha Sethi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1876 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.07.2021)

## COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS FOR FARMERS AND FISHERMEN

## 1876. SHRIMATI SARMISTHA SETHI

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number of Community Radio Stations in the country serving agricultural sectors specifically the farmers, State/UT-wise;
- (b) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  for  encouraging  and  further  developing  these stations;
- (c) the funds allotted to States/UTs for the development of such stations during the last three years, State/UT-wise; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  also  proposes  to  develop  Community  Radio  Stations  for fishermen  in  the  coastal  regions  for  updating  the  weather  forecast  and  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR]

(a) There are 21 Community Radio Stations (CRSs) in the country, operated by Krishi Vigyan Kendras ,  serving  agricultural  sectors.  However,  other  CRSs  also  broadcast programmes  related  to  the  agricultural  sector,  as  per  needs  of  the  community.  A State/UT-wise list of these CRSs is available at the Ministry's website www.mib.gov.in.

(b)  In  pursuance  with  the  Policy  Guidelines  for  setting  up  of  Community  Radio Stations in India, preference is accorded to Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) to enable dissemination  of  information  pertaining  to  agricultural  methods,  use  of  modern technology  and  practices  for  enhancement  of  output,  consequently  enhancing  the income  of  farmers  in  line  with  the  mandate  of  the  Government.  Further,  the applications for setting up of Community Radio Stations by KVKs are given single window clearance. A financial assistance, upto 75% of the total cost or Rs. 7.5 lakhs, whichever is lower, is provided to these stations for setting up of CRSs.

(c)  The  Government  of  India  has  approved  a  Central  Sector  Scheme  namely 'Supporting  Community  Radio  Movement  in  India'.  Under  the  scheme,  funds  are being  allocated  to  conduct  various  activities  for  development  of  CRSs.  These activities  are  of  pan-India  nature.  There  is  no  provision  of  funds  allocation  to  a State/UT under the scheme. A financial assistance is provided directly to the CRSs for procurement of capital equipment for setting up of CRSs.

(d) Various initiatives have been taken by the Government to promote the growth of Community Radio Stations in the country, particularly in the coastal regions. Letters have  also  been  written  to  Chief  Secretaries  of  all  States/UTs,  including  Chief Secretaries of coastal states, to utilize the services of CRSs  and identify organizations which are eligible to establish CRSs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1873 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-30
Subject: Ayush Policy
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Rekha Arun Verma, S.R. Parthiban

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 1873 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 TH JULY , 2021

## AYUSH POLICY

## 1873. SHRIMATI REKHA VERMA : SHRI PARTHIBAN S.R.:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any AYUSH policy is being formulated by he Government in the country;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  indicating  the  agencies and  institutions  from  which  suggestion, recommendations have been soug ht, State/UT -wise,stream - wise,  particularly in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu;
- (c)  whether  any  advice  has  also  been  sought  from peoples'  representatives  or  doctors  of Ayurveda Department working in the rural areas and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the salient  features  and  purpose  of  the  AYUSH policy being formulated and the time by which the said policy is likely to be implemented in the country, particularly in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH) (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a):No , Ministry  of  Ayush  is  not  contemplating  any  AYUSH  Policy.  However,  the National Health Policy - 2017,inter alia provides for the mainstr eaming of the potential of AYUSH systems of medicine. This envisages better access to AYUSH remedies through co- location in public facilities, introduction of Yoga at much wider scale in schools and work places ,as part of promotion of good health. The pol icy recognizes the importance of standardization and validation of Ayurvedic medicine and establishing a robus effective quality control mechanism for AYUSH drugs.  It also emphasizes the nee development  of  infrastructural  facilities  of  teaching  i ns itut ons,  improving  quality control  drugs,  capacity  building  of  institutions  and  professionals.    In  add recognizes  the  need  for  building  research  and  public  health  skills  for  prevent promotive healthcare.
- (b)to (d): Does not arise in view of (a) above .
Lok Sabha Question No. 1867 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-30
Subject: Supplementary Nutrition under ICDS
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Mitesh Rameshbhai (Bakabhai) Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1867

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.07.2021

## SUPPLEMENTARY NUTRITION UNDER ICDS

1867.  SHRI MITESH RAMESHBHAI PATEL(BAKABHAI):

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT   be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  issued  guidelines  to  States  dated  13.01.21    to comply  with the norms  of the National Food  Security Act by providing supplementary nutrition to beneficiaries of Integrated Child Development Scheme, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has issued any direction to not procure foodgrains from the blacklisted or tainted suppliers and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to withhold wheat supply and financial grants to such States which fail to provide supplementary nutrition or provide just raw ration in violation of the above guidelines, if so, the time by which it is likely to be implemented, if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a) : This  Ministry,  vide  communication  dated  13.01.2021  to  all  States/Union Territories,  have  issued  Streamlining  Guidelines  on  Quality  Assurance,  Roles  and Responsibilities  of  Duty  Holders,  procedure  for  procurement,  integrating  AYUSH concepts and Data  Management  and  Monitoring through `Poshan Tracker' for transparency, efficiency and accountability in delivery of Supplementary Nutrition.
- (b)  &  (c)   As  per  the  above  guidelines,  States/UTs  must  introduce  transparent processes for procurement as per GFR and vigilance guidelines and ensure that Take Home Ration  (THR)  procured  conforms  to  technical  and  nutritional  standards  set  by Ministry of Women and Child Development. All the States/Union Territories are required to adhere to these guidelines scrupulously.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1865 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-30
Subject: Impacts of Deforestation due to Mining Activites
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Abhishek Banerjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1865

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.07.2021

## Impacts of Deforestation due to Mining Activites

## 1865.   SHRI ABHISHEK BANERJEE:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken steps to neutralize or counter the negative impacts on deforestation due to mining and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the  manner  in  which  the  Government  proposes  to  rehabilitate  the  local  people especially  the  local  tribes  of  the  various  forests  that  are  adversely  impacted  due  to mining and deforestation; and
- (c) the details of policy initiatives, if any, the Government proposes to undertake for the same?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) Mining is a site specific activity.  A  proposal  for  prior  approval  for  diversion  of forest  land for mining under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 is examined at different levels and due diligence is exercised to avoid the use of forest land or to keep it at bare minimum. Prior approval is accorded subject to certain conditions including  the  Compensatory  Afforestation  (CA),  payment  of  Net  Present  Value (NPV)  and  protection/afforestation  of  Safety  Zone  area.  Wherever  necessary, additional  mitigation  measures  in  the  form  of  Soil  and  Moisture  Conservation works, Wildlife Management plan etc. are also stipulated on case-to-case basis.
- (b) & (c) The  States/UTs  undertake  relief  and  rehabilitation  measures  for  the  project affected people (PAP) as per the local Acts and Rules applicable in their respective jurisdictions. While seeking prior approval for diversion of forest land under the provisions  of  Forest  (Conservation)  Act,  1980,  the  States/UTs  also  submit  a certificate  of  compliance  under  the  provisions  of  Scheduled  Tribes  and  Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1861 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-30
Subject: Distribution of Vaccination
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Girish Bhalchandra Bapat, Pritam Gopinath Munde, Rahul Ramesh Shewale

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1861 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 30 th JULY, 2021

## ' Distribution of Vaccination '

## 1861. SHRI GIRISHBHALCHANDRA BAPAT: DR. PRITAM GOPINATHRAO MUNDE: SHRI RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- ( a) Whether the Government has prepared any action plan for vaccine distribution in the cou
- ( b) if so, the details thereof;
- ( c) whether the Union Government has received any complaints regarding implementation of th aforesaid action plan; and
- ( d) if so, the remedial measures taken or proposed by the Government to address the hardshi faced by the State/UT s regarding implementation of action plan?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a)  to (d) Government  of  India  has  been  supplying  Covid - 19  vaccines  free  of  cost  to  the States/UTs for administration to prioritized beneficiaries as recommended by NEGVAC un the National Covid Vaccination Programme. Advance visibility of these vaccine allocatio i.e. the total doses of vaccine that would be available to a State/UT, is provided to Stat days in advance so as to enable States/UTs to plan for acceleration of vaccination c while being cognizant of the available vaccines.

The  allocation of  vaccines  to  States  &  UTs  is  being  done  on  the  basis  of  pro - rata  target population , the progress of vaccination in the State/UT and vaccine wastage .

Some instances of fake Covid Vaccination Camps in Maharashtra and West Bengal have come to  the  notice  of G vernment  of  India.  Concern  State  Governments  have  been  directed  to investigate these incidences and take stringent legal and administrative actions.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1854 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-30
Subject: Workforce Involved in Handloom
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Raksha Nikhil Khadse

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1854 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.07.2021

## WORKFORCE INVOLVED IN HANDLOOM

## 1854.  SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE:

## Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री

be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the Government has conducted any survey to figure out the total number of work force, men, women, and children, involved in handloom sector, separately;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  if  not,  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  conduct  any  survey  in  this  regard  to strengthen the ancient works of art form across various locations of the country; and
- (d) the steps taken to improve their efficiency in the field of handloom and the outcome thereof?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् यमंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SMT. DARSHANA JARDOSH)

- (a) to (c): According to Fourth All India Handloom Census 2019-20 report, there are 35,  22,512  handloom  workers  across  the  country.  Out  of  which  9,  75,733  are  male, 25, 46,285 are female, & 494 are transgender.
- (d): To  promote  the  handloom  sector,  Ministry  of  Textiles,  is  implementing  the following schemes across the country:-
- 1) National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP)
- 2) Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS)
- 3) Handloom Weavers' Comprehensive Welfare Scheme (HWCWS)
- 4) Yarn Supply Scheme (YSS)

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.