(a) whether the Government is aware that the production capacity is decreasing in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector and there is lack of internal capacity in the country;
(b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to tackle this situation; and
(c) the measures being taken by the Government to overcome the problems faced in registration of industries thereunder?
MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SHRI NITIN GADKARI)
(a): As per the information provided by National Statistical Office, the Gross Value Added and Growth rate of MSME at constant prices (2011-12) are as follows:
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Year Total MSME GVA (in Rs. Crores) Growth rate of MSME (in %)
2015-16 3489112 9.8
2016-17 3770652 8.1
2017-18 4090445 8.5
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(b): Does not arise.
(c): Udyog Aadhar Memorandum (UAM), a self certification based online registration portal for MSMEs was introduced by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises on 18th Sept. 2015. As on 26.02.2020, more than 88.32 lakh units have been registered under UAM since inception.