Question : USE OF TECHNOLOGY BY MSMES

(a) whether a large number of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are operating with outdated technologies, plant and machineries;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor along with its impact on the growth of the sector;

(c) whether the Government provides assistance for promotion / development of infrastructure of MSMEs and upgradation of its technology;

(d) if so, the details thereof including the financial assistance provided to MSMEs for the purpose during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise; and

(e) the other corrective steps taken by the government in this regard?

MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI KALRAJ MISHRA)

(a) to (e): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (e) IN RESPECT OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 125 FOR ANSWER ON 16.07.2014

(a) to (e): Yes, Madam. Upgradation of Technology by MSME is a dynamic process which needs technical and financial inputs to enhance their growth and make them competitive in global market.

Ministry of MSME is implementing Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) Scheme for promotion / development of infrastructure along with Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS) for Upgradation of technology in 51 sub-sectors as per list at Annexure-A. The details including financial assistance provided to MSMEs for this purpose during last three years and current year is given in Annexure-B.

Ministry of MSME has established 18 Technology Centres (Tool Rooms & Technology Development Centres) spread across the country to provide technological support and skilled manpower in the related sectors to MSMEs.

Ministry has launched “Technology Centre Systems Programme (TCSP)” by establishing 15 new Technology Centres (TCs) and upgrading existing TCs to upgrade and expand the network so as to provide technology support to MSMEs. The objective of the programme is to facilitate improved access to manufacturing technologies, availability of skilled manpower, and provision of technical advisory services for MSMEs.

Further, the Ministry is also implementing Technology and Quality Upgradation Programme (TEQUP), Design Clinic Scheme and Incubation Scheme under National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme (NMCP) for Technology Upgradation of MSMEs.