(a) the details of States whose industrial projects are pending with the Government for approval,
as on date;
(b) the State-wise details of the projects especially in backward and rural areas and the date
since the said projects are pending;
(c) the estimated cost of the said projects, Statewise;
(d) the reasons for delay in regard to taking a final decision on the said projects; and;
(e) the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY(SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)
(a) to (e): No Industrial projects of the State Governments are pending approval by this
Ministry/Department.However,the entrepreneurs desirous of setting up of industries are granted
industrial licence under the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 in respect of five
licensable industries.Under the delicensed sector, the entrepreneurs are required to file
Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum (IEM) to the Secretariat for Industrial Assistance (SIA) of
this Department.The disposal of the Industrial Licence applications, is a continuing process.