Question : MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES IN INDUSTRIALLY BACKWARD DISTRICTS

(a) whether the Government has indentified the industrially backward districts in various States including Madhya Pradesh and Orissa;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(c) whether the Government has any proposal to encourage small & micro industries in these districts especially in areas with Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes concentration;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) the target set for the purpose during the next three years; and

(f) the allocation of funds made for the purpose?

MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI VAYALAR RAVI)

(a)&(b): Identification and promotion of industrially backward districts is the responsibility of State Governments including the states of Madhya Pradesh and Orissa. State Governments announce their industrial policies from time to time in which backward districts are identified by respective States and incentives are notified for their development.

(c)to(f): Government of India implement schemes and policies for development of small and micro enterprises at the all India level. The share in the budget allocation of Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) during 2012-13 under Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) and Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) has been earmarked at 12% and 8.2% respectively. The targets under SCSP and TSP for each scheme are decided annually while finalizing the plan allocation. Out of total budget outlay of Rs. 2835.00 crore of Ministry in 2012-13, Rs. 340.20 crore has been earmarked for SCSP and Rs. 232.55 crore for TSP.