HL Reservation Act
HL Reservation Act
HL Reservation Act
The Handlooms (Reservation of Articles for Production) Act, 1985 dated 29.3.1985 was enacted by Govt. of India with a view to protect the livelihood of millions of Handloom weavers and rich cultural heritage of Indian Handloom industry from encroachment of the powerloom and Mill Sector.
Under the Act initially 22 textile articles were reserved for exclusive production by Handlooms vide S.O. 459 (E) dt. 04.08.1986. Subsequently based on the recommendations of the Advisory Committee, these were reduced to 11 articles vide Reservation Order Notification No. S.O. 557(E) dated 26.7.96
Powerlooms/Mill Sector are prevented from production of these items (further amended vide notification No. S.O. 2160 (E) dated 03.09.2008 with elaborate definitions.)
Class of 11 Textile Articles currently Reserved under Handloom Reservation Order 1) Saree, 2) Dhoti, 3) Towel, Gamcha and Angavastram, 4) Lungi, 5) Khes, Bedsheet, Bedcover, Counterpane, Furnishing (Incl. tapestry, upholstery), 6) Jamakkalam Durry or Durret 7) Dress Material, 8) Barrack Blankets, Kambal or Kamblies, 9) Shawl, Loi Muffler, Pankhi etc., 10) Woollen Tweed, 11) Chaddar, Mekhala/Phanek.
Implementing Agencies
State Governments Target Achieved Weavers Service Centers Target Achieved 14,522 17,150
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Central Assistance released during last four years to State implementing agencies
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Government of
Andhra Pradesh West Bengal Gujarat Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh
Years
2007-08 71.90 11.58 28.00 38.52 2008-09 17.72 11.40 56.70 28.74 11.73 23.71 2009-10 96.27 7.89 57.82 26.06 13.08 16.10 132.78
(Rs. In Lakhs)
2010-11 35.31 27.98 23.84 13.03 8.24 13.78 142.33 2011-12 32.22 17.14 -
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Uttar Pradesh
Kerala Total Exp. Budget
150.00 150.00
150.00 150.00
350.00 350.00
28.98
56.51 350.00 350.00