(a) whether it is a fact that the Union Government have launched a `Technology Fund` for upgradation of technology in the Small Scale Industries Sectors;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the number of SSI units covered thereunder?
(a) whether it is a fact that the Union Government have launched a `Technology Fund` for upgradation of technology in the Small Scale Industries Sectors;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the number of SSI units covered thereunder?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH-EASTERN REGION ( SHRI TAPAN SIKDAR )
(a) to (c): Perhaps, the reference is to `Credit Linked Capital
Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS)` to facilitate technology upgradtion of
small scale industries by providing 12% capital subsidy to SSIs in
selected sub-sectors availing institutional finance for
upgradation of technology. The scheme which was launched by
Ministry of Small Scale Industries (from October 1, 2000) will
remain in operation for a period of five years or till the time
sanctions of capital subsidy reaches Rs. 600 crore, whichever is
earlier.
Seventy five small scale industrial units have been disbursed
subsidy under CLCSS till date.