Lok Sabha Question No. 1790 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Study on Textiles and Jute
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD, M. UDHAYAKUMAR, SUDHEER GUPTA

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1790

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.07.2015

**STUDY ON TEXTILES AND JUTE**

1790. 	KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

DR. SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD:

ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Government has made any study on textiles and jute for human resource requirement in the sector;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof and the measures taken by the Government in this regard;

(c) 	whether the Government is aware that some crafts are on the verge of dying in the country;

(d) 	if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor along with the corrective measures taken/being taken by the Government to protect and preserve the dying crafts in the country, item-wise; and

(e) 	the other steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

उत्तर

ANSWER

वस्त्र राज्‍य मंत्री (स्वतंत्र प्रभार) (श्री संतोष कुमार गंगवार)

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES

(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

**(a) & (b)** : Yes, Madam, As per the report of  Working Group on Textile & Jute Industry,  National Skill Development Council (NSDC) has projected overall  Human resource requirement for the Textile and Clothing sector of about 60 to 62 million by 2022. With a view to address the skilled manpower needs of textile and related sectors, Ministry of Textile is implementing Integrated Skill Development Scheme (ISDS) in 12 th FYP to train 15 lakh persons.

**(c) to (e) :** Yes, Madam,  The list of 35 crafts identified as languishing is at Annexure – A.  These crafts have languished due to various reasons as they are rendered unprofitable due to lack of design and marketing skills of the traditional artisans. In some cases artisans have deserted the craft and taken up other activity for livelihood resulting in languishing of the craft. The Government is implementing following seven generic schemes for the promotion and development of handicraft sector in the country including the languishing crafts:

1. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana.
2. Design & Technology Upgradation Scheme.
3. Marketing Support Services Scheme.
4. Research & Development Scheme.
5. Human Resource Development Scheme.
6. Handicraft Artisans Comprehensive Welfare Scheme.
7. Infrastructure and Technology Development Scheme.

**Annexure- A**

**List of Languishing Crafts**

| **Sl. No.**   | **Name of the craft**   | **Place**           | **State**        | **Brief**                                                                                              |
|---------------|-------------------------|---------------------|------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|               | Indigo Dyeing           | Sivasagar           | Assam            | Indigo Dyeing is a technique of dying of the fabric.                                                   |
|               | Assamese Jewellery      | Jorhat              | Assam            | Assamese Jewellery is a traditional jewellary in golds stone etc.                                      |
|               | Mirizhim                | Manjula             | Assam            | Mirizhim is a part of Trousseau of the Mishing bride.                                                  |
|               | Natural Dyeing          | Nangpho             | Assam            | It is a part of the culture of the Khasi Community.                                                    |
|               | Saphe Lamphee           | Imphal              | Manipur          | Saphe Lamphee is a traditional embroidery of M                                                         |
|               | Lashingphee             | Imphal              | Manipur          | It  Is a designed quilt cloth making                                                                   |
|               | Natural Block Printing  | Imphal              | Manipur          | Natural Block Printing is a craft  of printing on textiles .                                           |
|               | Miniature Painting      | Hyderabad           | Andhra Pradesh   | The miniature paintings are a detailed depiction of human figures and scenes.                          |
|               | Cherial Painting        | Cherial             | Andhra Pradesh   | Scroll painting of cherial are narrative pictures painted on cloth                                     |
|               | Raja Rani Dolls         | Tirupati            | Andhra Pradesh   | This  idol making is carved out of red sandlewood.                                                     |
|               | Temple Kalamkari        | Kumbkodam           | Tamil Nadu       | The temple Kalamkari is an extension of the Mural tradition.                                           |
|               | Temple Applique         | Madurai             | Tamil Nadu       | It is an appliqué decoration in temples and their deities.                                             |
|               | Gesso Work              | Bikaner             | Rajasthan        | It is an application of Glue like Gesso paint on a smooth base.                                        |
|               | Kavad                   | Bassi               | Rajasthan        | These are portable shrines with multiple folding doors.                                                |
|               | Danka                   | Udaipur             | Rajasthan        | This craft is an extension of Gold and silver embroidery                                               |
|               | Rogan Painting          | Nirona              | Gujarat          | Rogan Painting is a thick painting paste to decorate inexpensive textiles.                             |
|               | Warak printing          | Udaipur             | Rajasthan        | It is a printing done in silver.                                                                       |
|               | Mend Ki Chapai          | Sanganer            | Rajasthan        | It is a block printing craft on textiles                                                               |
|               | Split Ply-braiding      | Thar Region (India) | Rajasthan        | --                                                                                                     |
|               | Pithora Painting        | Jhabua              | Madhya Pradesh   | Pithora art is a ritual wall painting whose primary theme is the myth of creation.                     |
|               | Hand Block Printing     | Tarapur/Javad       | Madhya Pradesh   | It is a block printing done on textiles                                                                |
|               | Sanjhi Crafts           | Mathura             | U.P.             | Sanjhi paper cutting is an ancient craft of paper  in Mathura and Vrindaban.                           |
|               | Cuttaki Chappals        | Barang              | Orissa           | Katki chappals are footwear with intricate embroidery.                                                 |
|               | Horn Craft              | Cuttack             | Orissa           | This is  a unique and outstanding craft form  with attention to detail, design, theme and material.    |
|               | Ganjeefa Cards          | Sonepur             | Orissa           | Traditional playing cards used by royals.                                                              |
|               | Wood Toys               | Bargarh             | Orissa           | This craft  involves  intricate carvings bright colors and the use of classical and folk themes.       |
|               | Copper snake            | Boudh               | Orissa           | This craft involves making of snakes in copper and adorning them on the shivlinga in the shiva Temple. |
|               | Namda                   | Srinagar            | Kashmir          | A piece of pressed felt made of wool.                                                                  |
|               | Pinjrakari              | Srinagar            | Kashmir          | This is the oldest craft of Kashmir in wood carving.                                                   |
|               | Pottery                 | Srinagar            | Kashmir          | Pottery is a craft made in clay.                                                                       |
|               | Silver ware             | Srinagar            | Kashmir          | Silver ware is a craft made in silver.                                                                 |
|               | Tapestry                | Srinagar            | Kashmir          | Tapestry is an embroidery in simple crossed stitches.                                                  |
|               | Wagu                    | Srinagar            | Kashmir          | Wago is a spongy reed mat.                                                                             |
|               | Chamba Rumal            | Chamba              | Himachal Pradesh | Chamba Rumal is a form of embroidery visible on both sides of cloth.                                   |
|               | Suri Bowl/Sherpai       | Birbhum             | West Bengal      | It is a craft made of metal.                                                                           |

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