(a) whether productivity in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has registered a sharp decline in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government is implementing/proposes to implement any Scheme to increase productivity in this sector; and
(d) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which it is likely to be implemented?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)
(a)&(b): The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) does not maintain data regarding productivity of MSMEs in the country.
(c)&(d): The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) is implementing various schemes for enhancing competitiveness and productivity of MSMEs in the country. These, inter-alia, include National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme (NMCP) with various components viz. Lean Manufacturing Competitiveness Scheme, Scheme for Financial Support for Zero Defect and Zero Effect (ZED) Certification, Support for Entrepreneurial and Managerial Development of SMEs through Incubators, Building Awareness on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for MSME, Design Clinic Scheme for design expertise to MSMEs Manufacturing sector, Technology and Quality Upgradation Support to MSMEs, Promotion of ICT in Indian Manufacturing Sector (ICT). Under Micro & Small Enterprises - Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) Scheme, the Ministry of MSME is providing holistic support for enhancing the competitiveness and productivity of the clusters of MSEs.