(a) whether there is a scheme for developing industrial corridor or cluster only for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and if so, the details thereof; and
(b) the policies and schemes available for the entrepreneurs so that they can develop clusters in PPP model?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)
(a): Yes, Sir. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) implements the Micro and Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) for enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of Micro and Small Enterprises by extending financial assistance for establishment of Common Facility Centres (CFCs); establishment / upgradation of Industrial Estates (Infrastructure Development (ID) projects)/ development of Flatted Factory Complexes; Marketing Hubs / Exhibition Centres by Associations; Thematic Interventions and Support to State Innovative Cluster Development Programme.
(b): Under MSE-CDP scheme, the component of setting up of Common Facility Centre (CFC) involves non-recurring grant-in-aid from Government of India, contribution from concerned State Government and minimum 10% of admissible project cost as private contribution from Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), formed by Micro & Small Enterprises of the cluster.