Question : EMPLOYMENT IN MSMEs SECTOR

(a) the details of programmes/ schemes being run for development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country;

(b) whether the MSMEs sector has been playing an important role in generation of employment in the country ;

(c) if so, the details of employment generated during each of the last three years and the current year indicating its share in total employment generation of the country;

(d) whether the employment generated by the MSMEs sector has declined during the said period;

(e) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and

(f) the corrective steps taken/ being taken by the Government in this regard?

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

(a): Madam, for the development and promotion of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and to enhance their competitiveness, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is implementing various schemes/ programmes in the area of credit, technology, skill development and marketing. The major schemes/ programmes include Prime Minister`s Employment Generation Programme, National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme, Credit Guarantee Scheme, Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme, Performance and Credit Rating Scheme, Cluster Development Programme, Market Development Assistance Scheme and Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Programme.

(b): Yes, Madam.

(c): As per the Fourth All India Census of the MSMEs, the details of employment generated in million person days during last three years and current year, are as follows:

Year	Million Person days
2008-09	65.9
2009-10	69.5
2010-11	73.2#
2011-12	80.5#