Question : SUBSIDY TO SMALL SCALE INDUSTRY



(a) whether the Government has sanctioned the scheme for increasing subsidy to small scale segments of the jute industries;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefore?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF TEXTILES ( SHRI SHANKERSINH VAGHELA )

(a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) The Jute Entrepreneurs Assistance Schemes (JEAS), under the aegis of the National Centre for Jute Diversification (NCJD), is operational since August, 2002. As per this Scheme, the jute entrepreneurs are entitled for capital subsidy @ 15% and 10% of the cost of Plant and Machinery for Projects under Category A & B respectively for the Jute Diversified Units having cost of Plant and Machinery upto Rs..5.00 Crores. The Scheme is intended for setting up new units/expansion of existing units for production of diversified jute products. At present, there is no proposal to enhance the subsidy.