Textile sector is the 2nd largest employment provider
11 Jul '06
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The allocation for the Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) has been enhanced from Rs. 435 crore to Rs. 535 crore, and an allocation of Rs. 189 crore has been made for the Scheme for Integrated Textiles Parks (SITP). There is a proposal to launch a Jute Technology Mission and establish a National Jute Board.
In Handlooms, there would be continuation of the Cluster Development approach, and during the year additional 100 clusters, at a cost of Rs. 50 crore, would be covered and 230 yarn depots would be established to ensure an uninterrupted supply of yarn to weavers.
To improve the quality of handloom products, there is a provision to launch the 'Handloom Mark', on the lines of the 'Wool Mark', and a scheme on the lines of TUFS for technology upgradation.
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