Question : SHORTAGE OF FUNDS



(a): the details of financial assistance provided to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) during each of the last three years and the current year; State wise;

(b): whether MSMEs in the country are not being provided adequate financial assistance by NSIC due to paucity of funds; and

(c): if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a): Madam, State-wise details of financial assistance, by way of credit, provided by National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC) to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during last three years and current year (upto October 2012) is given at Annexure.

(b) & (c): NSIC has been implementing programmes and schemes which are demand driven and MSMEs which approach NSIC for assistance under any of its programmes/schemes are provided the same including credit support.