Question : STATE LEVEL ADVISORY BOARDS FOR SSIS



(a) whether it is proposed to set up State Level Advisory Boards for small sector industries;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister



THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES AND AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES (SMT. VASUNDHARA RAJE)

(a) to (c): State Level Advisory Boards have already been constituted in various States consisting of representatives of the Government of India, State Government, Small Industries Promotional Bodies, Financial Institutions, industry Associations, Professionals, prominent NGOs/Individuals. These Boards are meant to ensure coordination between agencies responsible for the development of small scale industries and to advise on issues concerning the small scale sector, specially State related matters, including functioning of DICs, SISI, promotional and autonomous bodies, functioning of State KVIB, implementation of centrally sponsored schemes, monitoring of credit flow etc.