History has shown that the critics of the government were right and the spokesmen of the Government were in the wrong. We know that the present minister in charge of oil is very anxious to see that the oil industry develops as fast as possible in the public sector and he is doing all he can to see that the industry is so developed. He is also trying to see that the profits that are being earned by the distributing companies as well as by the refining companies are brought to some reasonable level. This house knows how difficult this task has become and how endless negoitations have gone on for years before any concrete results could be had. At first, we had only half decision. Today, I do not know if any firm decisions have been taken decisions not only on the part of the government but decisions which have been taken decisions not only on the part of the government but decisions which have been accepted by these companies and whether the government even today is at all in a position to enforce these decisions on these companies. Then Sir, there is the question of distribution. We have got the Indian oil corporation which is now undertaking more and more the distribution of the products which are coming from east European countries and from Soviet Russia. Sir, this is a short bill and the background of this legislation is briefly as follows. The house is aware that in the automn session of parliament last year, an amendment was made to our law relating to patents by inserting a new provision. Sir, Orissa feels proud not only of her rich socio-cultural heritage, but also of the skills and knowledge base of her million weavers who are capable of waving a silk saree of an average length which can be stored inside a small bamboo stick. I must bring to the notice of the Hon'ble Members here that the art of the rural artisans and weavers in the State is dying day by day; suicide incidences are on the rise; distress sales are rampant and access to credit which is essential for the smooth operation of artisan.
