(a) Whether the National Commission for Enterprises in the Unorganised Sector has suggested the scheme named ‘Growth Pole’ for the development of unorganised sector;
(b) If so, the blueprint prepared by the Government in this regard;
(c) Whether the Government has initiated action for the implementation of the said
scheme; and
(d) If so, the details thereof alongwith the time by which it is likely to be implemented?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI MAHABIR PRASAD)
(a) to (d): A Statement has been laid on the table of House.
Statement as referred to in reply to part (a) to (d) of Lok Sabha Starred Question no.
361 for answer on 10th September, 2007
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): In pursuance to the Finance Minister’s Budget speech, 2005-06, the National
Commission for Enterprises in the Unorganised Sector (NCEUS) has proposed Growth Pole
Scheme in the Country with a view to integrating a number of clusters engaged in manufacturing
and/ or services within a given geographical location that would facilitate expansion of
production and employment in Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) sector. Detailed Project
Reports (DPRs) for Growth Poles are under preparation.
(c): Yes, Sir. The NCEUS has identified six Growth Pole Pilot Projects (Chattisgarh,
Kerala, Rajasthan, Uttaranchal, West Bengal and Assam) in consultation with State Governments
and Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for these Growth Poles are under preparation.
(d): The time frame for implementation of the Growth Pole Scheme depends on preparation
and feasibility of DPRs.