(a) whether the proposal for upgradation of Mini Tool Rooms in Karnataka at eight centres and
establishment of New Mini Tool Rooms at ten centres under the scheme of assistance for Mini
Tool Rooms is pending with the Union Government;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the status of the said proposals so far?
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SHRI DINSHA PATEL)
(a), (b) & (c) The proposal for upgradation of Mini Tool Rooms at eight centres and establishment of New Mini
Tool Rooms at ten centres under the scheme of assistance for Mini Tool Rooms, received from State Government
of Karnataka in February 2009, was not found in conformity with the policy and guidelines of the new Mini
Tool Room scheme. The State Government of Karnataka was informed accordingly in April 2009. No proposal is
pending with the Ministry at this stage.