Question : Cluster Development Programmes under MSE-CDP

(a) the details of the clusters developed under the Micro and Small Enterprises- Cluster Development Program (MSE-CDP), State/UT-wise;

(b) the details of the potential clusters identified and the clusters developed under the MSE-CDP in Kerala during the last three years;

(c) the details of the Common Facility Centres set up under the MSE-CDP in Kerala; and

(d) the details of jobs created in operational clusters under the scheme in the country including Kerala during the last three years, State/UT-wise?

MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SHRI NITIN GADKARI)

(a): 76 Common Facility Centres (CFCs) and 169 Infrastructure Development (ID) Projects have been developed under Micro and Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP). State/UT-wise details are enclosed at Annexure.

(b): MSE-CDP is a demand driven scheme and proposals under it are received through respective State Governments. 2 clusters have been developed in Kerala under MSE-CDP during the last three years.

(c): 11 Common Facility Centres have been set up in Kerala under MSE-CDP.

(d): Under MSE-CDP, Common Facility Centre is set up for enhancing the productivity and competitiveness as well as capacity building of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). Job creation in the clusters depends on various factors such as aggregate domestic & global demand, seasonality etc. in and around the clusters.