(a) whether the Government has conducted any study on the impact of the North East
Industrial Policy for the period 1997-2004;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the target fixed for the job creation and
achievement made thereon; and
(c) the reaction of the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(SHRI ASHWANI KUMAR)
(a): Yes, Sir. An impact assessment study of the North East Industrial Policy,
1997 was conducted by the Tata Economic Consultancy Services (TECS) in 2004. As per the
study, for the period from 1999 to September, 2004, a total number of 681 units were set
up in the North East with a total investment of Rs.1,067.28 crore and direct employment
generated was 20,709.
(b): No target was fixed.
(c): Based on recommendation of the TECS impact assessment study, a new North East
Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP), 2007 has been notified on 1.4.2007,
which is expected to boost industrial development & employment in the region.