Question : TECHNOLOGY UPGRADATION FUND



(a) whether any proposal is lying pending with the Government to set up Technology Upgradation Fund to make the small scale industry technically capable of facing the upcoming challenges of the global market;

(b) if so, the special features of the same; and

(c) the time by which the decision is likely to be taken in this regard?

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)(b)&(c): A Scheme for technology upgradation for the small scale industries is being formulated.