(a) whether the Government has made any review regarding the development of small scale
industries in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government provides technological supports for the development of small scale
industries in the country; and
(d) if so, the details thereof ?
MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES(SHRI VIRBHADRA SINGH)
(a) & (b) : Task Force, constituted, with Principal Secretary to Prime Minister in chair,
gave its report on issues relating to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector.
Various recommendations have been made in areas of credit, taxation, labour issues,
infrastructure, technology, skill development and marketing, including need for special
provisions in specific areas. A Steering Group under chairmanship of Principal Secretary to
Prime Minister has been constituted for expediting implementation of recommendations of this
Task Force.
(c) & (d): Ministry of MSME is implementing schemes for technology upgradation and
enhancing competitiveness of MSMEs like Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme and National
Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme (NMCP) supporting different areas including technology
and quality upgradation support to MSMEs. Further, National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), MSME Tool Rooms and MSME Technology Development Centres also provide technological
support and services to MSMEs.