(a) whether there is any special package for marketing of the Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises products from the North-Eastern States of the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not the steps proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SHRI DINSHA PATEL)
(a), (b) & (c): Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises from the North Eastern States are provided Complete
reimbursement on air travel (75% for other States) and space rent (50% for other States) with an upper
ceiling of Rs. 1.25 lakh for participation in international trade fairs/exhibitions. Further, under the
Marketing and Technology Upgradation Scheme of National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme, a special
component for the north eastern states permits the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises from these States to
participate in selected domestic exhibitions (outside NE Region) where 80% costs on pavilion charges, to &
fro travel and transport is reimbursed subject to a limit of Rs, 75,000 per unit.