Ganga meets Union Textile Minister Irani

New Delhi: Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga Friday met Union Minister for Textile Smriti Zubin Irani and discussed various developmental projects for J&K pertaining to textile sector.
During the meeting that lasted for an hour, Chander Parkash ganga briefed the Union Minister about different projects already submitted to the Central Wool Development Board relating to components /sub components of Pashmina Development Program under PMDP at the cost of Rs. 50.00 crore.
He also informed the Union Minister of the three projects submitted by IICT under the infrastructure support Scheme of NHDP regarding up-gradation of design bank, testing lab and setting up of CFC costing Rs. 4.56 crore . He also laid stress on the setting up of Indian Institute of Handloom Technology at Jammu and also the introduction of diploma course in Handloom and Handicrafts technology.
The Minister also requested Union Minister to release Rs 5.75 crore pending final instalment of central share of the scheme distribution of 8000 modern carpets looms under Mega Carpet Cluster Scheme.
The Union Minister responded positively to the issues discussed during the meeting and gave assurance that centre would give a positive look to all projected demands/ proposal and also expedite the process of sanctioning and release of funds.