Question : INNOVATION POLICY FOR SME SECTOR



(a): whether the Government is considering an innovation policy for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector;

(b): if so, whether the Government has set up an expert committee to work out the modalities in this regard;

(c): if so, the details thereof;

(d): whether there is any proposal to set up an SME innovation fund; and

(e): if so, the main objectives of setting up of SME innovations fund?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES & AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES (SHRI MAHABIR PRASAD)

(a): No such proposal is under consideration of the Government (in the Ministry of Small Scale Industries).

(b)to(e): Do not arise.