(a): whether the Government is aware of the fact that the small and medium industries need change in the policy regarding infrastructure, financing, advance technology and research etc.;
(b): if so, whether the Government is considering change in the existing policies; and
(c): if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES & AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES ( SHRI MAHABIR PRASAD )
(a)to(c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT ATTACHED TO THE REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.
336 FOR REPLY ON 18th AUGUST, 2004.
(a)to(c): Yes Sir. The Government is conscious about the needs of
the small scale industries, which are fulfilled by various policy
measures announced from time to time. Accordingly, in the
Comprehensive Policy Package announced by the Government in
August, 2000, measures to improve and facilitate the availability
of infrastructure, credit, marketing and technology etc. were
announced so as to enhance the domestic and global
competitiveness of small scale industries. There is no separate
policy for medium industries in this country. The ministry is in
the process of formulating a major promotional package for the SSI
sector. The details of the package are being worked out.