Question : MSME DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE



(a): whether the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development institute plans to set up common facility centres for different trades across the country;

(b): if so, the details of the locations identified for the purpose along with the details of facilities available in such centres-State/UT-wise especially in Haryana; and

(c): the time by which the said centres are likely to be made functional in order to solve the problem of quality testing and manpower training?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a): Yes Madam, Ministry of MSME implements a Micro and Small Enterprises – Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) which provides financial assistance for setting up of Common Facility Centres (CFCs).

(b)&(c): It is a demand driven Scheme and locations are identified when a demand is made by the local cluster through the State Government. The details of the locations (including the proposed location) which have been approved and their status of functionality are given in Annexure.