(a) whether there is any proposal to set up small industries in the industrially backward State of Bihar;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details of investment made in the State for the said purpose;
(d) whether any consultation has been made with the Government of Bihar in this regard; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FORMICRO, SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SHRI DINSHA PATEL)
(a) to (e) Small Enterprises are set up by individuals and the Central Government does not provide any direct financial assistance to the States and Union Territories for the purpose.
Financial assistance is provided to entrepreneurs under Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programmed (PMEGP). 506 projects were sanctioned and margin money of Rs.10.32 crore was disbursed during 2009-10 (upto 25.02.2010) in Bihar.