Question : EXPORT OF ITEMS MANUFACTURED BY SSIS



(a) whether there is any increase in the export during the current year as compared to the previous year by small scale industry sector; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI MURASOLI MARAN)

(a)&(b) As per the information made available by Development Commissioner (SSI), exports from this sector stood at Rs. 48979.23 crores during 1998-99 as compared to previous years exports of Rs. 44442.18 crores registering an increase of 10.20%.