MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI VIRBHADRA SINGH)
(a) & (b): National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC), a Public
Sector Undertaking under the administrative control of the Ministry of Micro,
Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) was established in 1955. NSIC has been
engaged in promoting, aiding and fostering the growth and development of
MSMEs in the country. To enhance the competitiveness of MSMEs, integrated
support through marketing, technology, credit and support services is
provided by NSIC under its various schemes. The schemes and activities
undertaken by NSIC for development and growth of MSME sector in the country
are at Annexure.In order to extend the benefits of the various schemes and
increasing its reach, NSIC has entered into Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with various industry associations so that information about the schemes and
their benefits can be extended to larger number of MSMEs through them. MoUs
have been entered into with 57 Industry Associations out of which 4 have been
signed during 2010-11.
(c) to (f): Yes, Sir. An agreement between NSIC and Ministry of External
Affairs (MEA) was signed on 10th July, 2003 for setting up of Vocational
Training Centre (VTC) for the construction sector at Jakarta, Indonesia.
The project was set up during 2004-05 by NSIC on turnkey basis which
included supply of plant & machinery, installation & commissioning at
site and providing training to counterpart (local) trainers. After
establishment and becoming functional in 2004, the centre was run by
NSIC experts for a period of six months. Training to local trainers
was also imparted during the above period. Subsequently, this Vocational
Training Centre was handed over to Govt. of Indonesia.
Annexure
Annexure referred to in reply to parts (a) and (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred
Question No. 628 for answer on 24.11.2011.
A note on the various schemes and activities of NSIC
(i) Tender Marketing Scheme: The Corporation participates in bulk global
tender enquiries and local tenders of Central & State Government and Public
Sector Enterprises on behalf of small scale units. It is aimed to assist
MSMEs with ability to manufacture quality products but which lack brand
equity & credibility or have limited financial capabilities. Under this
scheme, the Corporation has identified large number of items for which it
actively participates in tenders of these Departments and Enterprises. On
receipt of the orders, Corporation farms out these orders to the units on
whose behalf it has quoted.
(ii) Consortia Marketing Scheme: MSMEs in its individual capacity faces
problem very often to procure & execute large orders, which inhibits and
restricts the growth of MSMEs. NSIC, accordingly adopted Consortia Approach
and built groups/consortia of units manufacturing same products, thereby
easing out marketing problem of MSMEs. The Corporation explores market and
secures orders for bulk quantities. These orders are then farmed out to small
units in tune with their production capacity.
(iii) Government Store Purchase Programme: The Government is the single
largest buyer of a variety of goods. With a view to increase the share of
purchases from the small scale sector, the Government Stores Purchase
Programme was launched in 1955-56. NSIC registers micro and small enterprises
(MSEs) under Single Point Registration scheme for participation Government
Purchases.
(iv) Raw Material Assistance Scheme: The Scheme aims at helping Small
Scale Industries/Enterprises by way of financing the purchase of Raw Material
(both indigenous & imported). This gives an opportunity to MSMEs to focus
better on manufacturing quality products.
(v) Credit Facilitation to MSMEs through Tie-up arrangements with
Commercial Banks: One of the major challenges faced by micro, small &
medium enterprises is inadequate access to finance due to lack of
financial information and non-formal business practices. In this regard,
NSIC facilitates MSMEs in preparing their loan proposals and sanction of
loans from commercial banks. NSIC has entered into tie-up arrangements
with several banks for sanction of term loan and working capital facilities.
(vi) Technological Facilitation to MSMEs through NSIC Technical
Service Centres (NTSCs) : NTSCs provide common facility and support
services through its various branches and Extension Centres in the
area of material testing, machining, EDM, CNC facility, energy and
environment services, classroom, practical training for skill
upgradation, etc.
(vii) Infomediary Services: NSIC is providing information services with
respect to tender and trade information, technological resources in India
and abroad, national and international leads, joint ventures opportunities,
Government schemes/programmes, large data base with respect to MSMEs etc.
These are on-line facilities provided by NSIC to its members. In addition,
NSIC has launched its web portal which is available at www.nsicindia.com
and www.nsicpartners.com which contain information about 2,50,000 Indian
MSMEs and also information about its counterpart organizations in
28 countries for B2B facilitation.
(viii) Training-cum-Incubators: Incubation i.e. providing hand holding
support to MSMEs in selection and operation of selected enterprises is
one of the best ways to nurture entrepreneurship. NSIC has set up three
such Training-cum-Incubator Centres (TIC) at New Delhi, Howrah and Guwahati
for providing hands on training to small enterprises. In addition to its
own TIC, NSIC has started leveraging the resources available in the private
sector by setting up NSIC -Training-cum-Incubation Centre (NSIC-TIC)
in the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode to provide hands on training
to MSMEs throughout the country. 43 such NSIC-TIC have been set up under
PPP Mode.
The following Plan Schemes of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises are also implemented by NSIC
(i) Marketing Assistance Scheme: NSIC is implementing the scheme on
behalf of M/o MSME. NSIC acts as a facilitator to promote marketing efforts
and enhance the competency of the small enterprises for capturing the new
market opportunities by way of organizing/ participating in various domestic &
international exhibitions/trade fairs, buyers-seller meets, intensive campaigns/
seminars and consortia formation.
(ii) Performance & Credit Rating Scheme: NSIC is implementing the
scheme on behalf of M/o MSME. The Scheme aims to create awareness amongst
micro and small enterprises (MSEs) about the strengths and weakness of
their existing operations and to provide them an opportunity to enhance
their organizational strengths and credit worthiness. The rating under
the scheme serves as a trusted third party opinion on the capabilities
and creditworthiness of the small enterprises. An independent rating by
an accredited rating agency has a good acceptance from the Banks/Financial
Institutions, Customers/Buyers and Vendors
