(a): the details of fund earmarked, allocated and released for Entrepreneurship Development Programme during
each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;
(b): the details of targets set and achieved during the said period;
(c): whether the Government has reviewed the Programme; and
(d): if so, the details and outcome thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a): Madam, Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programmes are conducted by various agencies under the Ministry
of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). The funds allocated for Entrepreneurship and Skill Development
Programmes by the Ministry during 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12 are Rs.6717.99 lakh, Rs.7,903.94 lakh and Rs.9548.16
lakh respectively. Budget estimate for the year 2012-13 is Rs.9400 lakh. State wise data is not centrally maintained.
(b): The target set and achieved for entrepreneurship and skill development programmes of the Ministry, are as
below:
(No. of persons) Year Target Achievement
2009-10 3,60,000 3,13,094 2010-11 3,50,000 4,03,589 2011-12 3,75,000 4,29,438 2012-13 4,94,000 2,19,427 (up to October,2012)