(a): whether the Government is aware of the problems being faced by the small scale and medium scale industries;
(b): if so, the details thereof;
(c): whether a committee is being appointed to assess the position in this regard;
(d): if so, the details thereof; and
(e): if not, the steps proposed to be taken to assist them in regard to their problem?
MINISTER OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES & AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES ( SHRI MAHABIR PRASAD )
(a)&(b): Government continues to lay emphasis on solving the
problems faced by Small Scale Industries (SSI) sector which
primarily relate to availability of credit, technology
upgradation, infrastructure and marketing facilities. While the
development of SSIs is primarily the responsibility of the
State/UT Governments, the Central Government implements various
schemes for improving the flow of credit, technology upgradation,
infrastructure development, marketing support and entrepreneurial
development etc. At present, there is no separate definition for
the medium scale industries.
(c)to(e): There already exists a body in the form of Small Scale
Industries Board (SSI Board), under the Chairmanship of Minister
In-charge of Small Scale Sector, with representatives from Central
Ministries, autonomous bodies, Financial Institutions, Planning
Commission, Chairman, Department related Parliamentary Standing
Committee on Industry, Minister In-charge of SSIs from all
States/UTs, National/State level and Trade specific Industrial
Associations as its Members. The SSI Board meets from time to time
to assess the problems of SSIs and make recommendations in respect
of policy measures to enable the Government to take policy
decisions/supportive measures to meet the concerns of the SSI
Sector.