GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Ministry of Textiles
RAJYASABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No.2909
TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.4.2010
Proposal for Handloom Clusters in Karnataka
2909. SHRI RAJEEV CHANDRASEKHAR:
Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state:
(a) whether Karnataka Govemment's proposal for sanctioning Central grant of Rs, 260.626 lakhs for developing 5 handloom clusters at Kamatagi, Yalahanka (Bangalore), Chikkanayakanahalli, Sankeshware and Madanhipparga under Integrated Handloom Development Scheme has been pending with the Development Commissioner (Handloom) New Delhi; and
(b) if so, by when a decision in the matter is likely to be taken for sanctioning and release of the grant?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES
(SMT. PANABAAKA LAKSHMI)
(a) & (b): No Sir. These proposals have already been sanctioned vide Sanction order No.l (13)2009-DCH/IHDS /San.Kar.(P-V) dated 16th April 2010.