(a) whether the Government are aware that several Small Scale Industries are closing down in Rajasthan;
(b) if so, the number of Small Scale Industries in the State which have been closed by December 31, 2001;
(c) whether the Government are formulating any special scheme for promotion of Small Scale Industries in the desert districts of the State; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING,DEPARTMENT OF PENSIONS AND PENSIONERS` WELFARE OF THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF ATOMIC ENERGY AND SPACE ( SMT. VASUNDHARA RAJE )
(a) & (b): As reported by the Government of Rajasthan, 23,226 small scale industrial units were closed in the State by December 31, 2001.
(c) & (d): No, Sir.