(a) the status of Small Scale Industries (SSIs) in creating employment opportunities and revenue earnings;
(b) the status of policy formulated for the development of Small Scale Industries; and
(c) the details of funds released and utilised under various schemes for MSME Sector in the country including Uttar Pradesh during the last two years?
MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SHRI NITIN GADKARI)
(a): As per 73rd Round of NSS (National Sample Survey) Report on Unincorporated Non-Agricultural enterprises, (June 2015-June 2016) conducted by Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, estimated number of workers in Micro, Small & Medium sector was 11.10 crore. As reported by National Statistical Office (NSO), the share of MSMEs in total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) during 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19 was 29.5%, 29.3%, 29.7% and 30.3% respectively.
(b): Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act has necessary provisions for promotion & development of MSMEs.
(c): The details of funds allocated & utilized under various Schemes/Programmes of the Ministry, during the last two years are annexed.