(a): the number of schemes launched by NSIC in Assam particularly in Darang district;
(b): whether the NSIC has assessed the impact of buyer-seller meet;
(c): whether the NSIC has been designated as nodal for marketing of SSI products in Assam; and
(d): if so, the details thereof;
MINISTER OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES & AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES(SHRI MAHABIR PRASAD)
(a): In the State of Assam, the National Small Industries
Corporation (NSIC), implements all its seven schemes/programmes,
to provide assistance and support for marketing, training, credit
etc., to small scale industries (SSI). Approximately, 4597
beneficiaries in the small scale sector in Assam and 85
beneficiaries in Darrang District have been assisted under the
above-mentioned schemes/programmes during the five year period
2000-2005.
(b): 21 SSI units in Assam have become vendors to Public Sector
Undertakings and Government Departments as a result of the Buyer-
Seller meets, conducted by the NSIC.
(c): No, Sir.
(d): Does not arise, in view of the reply to part(c).