(a): whether the Government is formulating any concrete policy for protection of the small scale industries from being closed down due to Indian laws and regulations and increasing competition scenario;
(b): if so, the time by which the new policy is likely to be implemented; and
(c): the details of new policy?
MINISTER OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES & AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES ( SHRI MAHABIR PRASAD )
(a)to(c): There exists a comprehensive policy package announced on
30th August, 2000, which inter-alia includes streamlining
Inspections/Rules and Regulations, and measures to strengthen the
small scale industries (SSIs) and enhance their competitiveness,
both domestically and globally. These measures include easier
access to credit, marketing support, improved infrastructure and
support for technological upgradation. In addition, the Government
is in the process of formulating a major promotional package for
SSI Sector to free the Small Scale Industries (SSI) from the
Inspector Raj and give full credit, technological and market and
infrastructure support. The details of the proposed package are
being worked.