(a) the number of units affected by the new import policy under globalization;
(b) whether the Government have any proposal to set up any Task Force to evaluate the situation and protect the interest of SSI sector; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES AND AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES (SMT. VASUNDHARA RAJE)
(a): The small scale sector as a whole has been exposed to greater competition due to globalisation.
(b) & (c): Government is constantly monitoring the impact of the removal of Quantitative Restrictions (QRs) on the economy including the SSI Sector and an Inter-Ministerial Group has been set up under the Chairmanship of Commerce Secretary to continuously assess the impact of removal of quantitative restrictions and to suggest suitable corrective measures.