Question : FUNDS FOR SMALL SCALE SECTOR

(a) whether the Government propose to announce a Rs. 2500 crore fund to help the small scale sector;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government are considering for foreign funding in this sector; and

(d) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?

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

(SMT. VASUNDHARA RAJE)

(a) to (d): Setting up of a Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for the tiny sector is under active consideration of the Government.