Question : ANNUAL GROWTH RATE OF SSI



(a) whether the Government have assessed the annual growth rate of the small scale industries during the nineties;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the contribution of the above growth rate in the annual industrial growth rate of the country during the above period;

(d) whether the annual growth rate of the small scale industries has been less than the targets set in this regard; and

(e) if so, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING,DEPARTMENT OF PENSIONS AND PENSIONERS` WELFARE OF THE MINISRTY OF PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS ,MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF ATOMIC ENERGY AND SPACE (SMT. VASUNDHARA RAJE)

(a) to (c): The estimated annual growth rates of the small scale industries and of the total industrial sector during the nineties are given in the statement at Annexure-I. The contribution of small scale industries in the total industrial production is estimated at 39% during this period.

(d) & (e): No, Sir.