Question : AWARDS TO SMALL SCALE ENTREPRENEURS



(a):The details of National Award schemes being implemented by the Government for Small Scale Industries/Entrepreneurs;

(b):Whether various Small Scale Industries/Entrepreneurs have been given awards recently; and

(c): If so, the details thereof, State-wise?

ANSWER (SHRI MAHABIR PRASAD)

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES & AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES

(a): The Central Government has been operating three schemes of National Awards for Small Scale Industries, namely, National Awards to Small Scale Entrepreneurs, National Award for Research and Development Efforts in Small Scale Industries and National Awards for Quality Products.

(b): Yes, Sir.

(c): 42 National Awards for the year 2003 were given to Small Scale Industries/Entrepreneurs in October 2005, the State-wise details of which are as follows: