Question : Technology Centres

(a) the salient features of the support and outreach initiative policy of the Government on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs);

(b) whether the Government is planning to set up new additional technology centres to support MSMEs to give access to advance manufacturing technologies, skilling manpower and providing technical and business advisory support, if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;

(c) whether the Government has any data with regard to beneficiaries of Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme and Credit Schemes Fund trust for MSME and if so the details thereof State/UT-wise; and

(d) whether the Government proposes to amend Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS) especially for the SC/ST and MSMEs in North Eastern Region and if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

(a): The salient features of the Support and Outreach Initiative for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) (launched on 02nd November 2018) have been listed in Annexure-I.

(b): Yes, Madam. The details of new Technology Centres have been given in the Annexure-II.

(c): Yes, Madam. The details of the beneficiaries of PMEGP and Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for MSEs have been given at Annexure -III & IV respectively.

(d): The contours of the revised scheme are contingent upon approval by the Government.