Question : NUMBER OF SSI



(a) the total number of Small Scale Industries, Agro and Rural Industries in the country, for the last three years, State-wise; and

(b) the share of these industries in Gross Domestic Product in 1998-99, 1999-2000 and 2000-2001?

Answer given by the minister



THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES AND AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES (SMT. VASUNDHARA RAJE)

(a): The total number of small scale units registered State-wise for the last three years i.e. years 1998-1999, 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 is given at Annexure-I. There were 5,149 registered institutions, 30,130 cooperative societies and 7,98,435 individuals functioning under the Khadi & Village Industry (KVI) Sector by the end of March 1999. The State-wise break-up is given at Annexure-II.

(b): The share of these industries in Gross Domestic Product (1993-94 prices) in 1998-99, 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 is estimated to be around 8%.