(a) whether the production in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has
registered a rise during the year 2011-12 as compared to previous years;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether desired rise in the production from these industries is not being
witnessed during the financial year 2012-13;
(d) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(e) the details of the steps taken/being taken by the Government to increase the
production from the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a)&(b): Information on the production of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in
the country is collected by conducting All India Census of the sector, periodically. As
per the latest Census (Fourth Census) conducted (with base reference year 2006-07)
wherein data was collected till 2009 and results published in 2011-12, gross output of
MSME Sector has increased to Rs.10,77,212.86 crore as compared to Rs 2,82,269.98 crore
as per Third All India Census on Small Scale Industries (2001- 02).
(c)&(d): Year-wise information on production from the industries is not maintained
centrally.
(e): The Government facilitates the promotion and development of MSMEs through
implementation of various schemes / programmes relating to credit, infrastructure
development, technology upgradation, marketing, entrepreneurial/skill development, etc.
The major schemes include Credit Guarantee Scheme, Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme,
Performance and Credit Rating Scheme, Cluster Development Programme, National
Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme and Prime Minister’s Employment Generation
Programme.