Question : LAUNCH OF SCHEMES BY NSIC



(a) the number of schemes launched by NSIC in country, State-wise, particularly in Haridwar district;

(b) whether the NSIC has assessed the impact of buyer-seller meet;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the NSIC has been designated as nodal agency for marketing of SSI product in Metro cities; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES & AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES (SHRI MAHABIR PRASAD)

(a): The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) implements the following schemes throughout the country, including Hardiwar district, to provide assistance and support to small scale Industries (SSI):

1	Equipment Financing Schemes:
(i) Hire Purchase Scheme
(ii) Term Loan Scheme 2 Marekting Assistance Schemes :
(i) Single Point Registration Scheme for Government Purchase
(ii) Tender Marketing Scheme
(iii) Raw Material Assistance Scheme
(iv) Export Facilitation Scheme
(v) Bill Discounting Scheme 3 Support Services Schemes :
(i) Performance & Credit Rating Scheme
(ii) Infomediary Services Scheme
(iii) Mentoring & Advisory Services Scheme




(b)&(c): The buyer-seller meets conducted by NSIC have resulted in larger number of SSI units becoming suppliers to Public Sector Undertakings and Government Departments, by registering such units under NSIC`s Single Point Registration Scheme during the meets. During 2003-04, NSIC organized 35 buyer-seller meets, resulting in fresh registration of 967 SSI units. In 2004-05, 45 buyer-seller meets were organized, resulting in 1410 fresh registrations.

(d): No, Sir.

(e): In view of (d) above, does not arise.