(a) whether there has been an increase in the share of small scale industries in the total export of the country during the last two years;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details of facilities provided to promote the small scale industries during the last two years; and
(d) the details of employment opportunities generated by the small scale industries during the period?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING,DEPARTMENT OF PENSIONS AND PENSIONERS` WELFARE OF THE MINISRTY OF PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS ,MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF ATOMIC ENERGY AND SPACE (SMT. VASUNDHARA RAJE)
(a) & (b): During 1998-1999 and 1999-2000, the estimated share of Small Scale Industries (SSIs) in the total exports of the country is constant at 35%.
(c): The Government has announced a comprehensive policy package on 30th August, 2000 to promote the Small Scale Sector. The policy package contains provisions for easier access to credit, collateral free composite loans upto Rs. 25 lakhs, capital subsidy for technology upgradation, marketing support and improved infrastructure.
(d): During the last two years, it is estimated that SSIs have generated additional employment for 14 lakh persons.