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MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

DEMAND NO. 68
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

(In ` crores)
Actual 2022-2023 Budget 2023-2024 Revised 2023-2024 Budget 2024-2025
Revenue Capital Total Revenue Capital Total Revenue Capital Total Revenue Capital Total
Gross 23177.56 406.33 23583.89 21543.43 594.52 22137.95 21543.28 594.67 22137.95 21549.87 588.08 22137.95
Recoveries -42.95 ... -42.95 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Receipts ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Net 23134.61 406.33 23540.94 21543.43 594.52 22137.95 21543.28 594.67 22137.95 21549.87 588.08 22137.95

A. The Budget allocations, net of recoveries, are given below:

CENTRE'S EXPENDITURE
Establishment Expenditure of the Centre
1. Secretariat 24.14 ... 24.14 32.85 ... 32.85 34.28 ... 34.28 35.10 ... 35.10
2. Development Commissioner (MSME) 29.56 ... 29.56 213.03 19.52 232.55 201.01 19.42 220.43 209.72 12.58 222.30
Total-Establishment Expenditure of the Centre 53.70 ... 53.70 245.88 19.52 265.40 235.29 19.42 254.71 244.82 12.58 257.40

Central Sector Schemes/Projects

Development of Khadi, Village and Coir Industries
3. Khadi Grant (KG) 332.80 ... 332.80 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
4. Scheme for Fund for Regeneration of Traditional 1.95 ... 1.95 280.00 ... 280.00 2.50 ... 2.50 260.00 ... 260.00
Industries (SFURTI)
5. Coir Vikas Yojana 87.14 ... 87.14 92.00 ... 92.00 92.15 ... 92.15 103.10 ... 103.10
6. Khadi Vikas Yojana 296.99 ... 296.99 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
7. Gramodyog Vikas Yojana 47.18 ... 47.18 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
8. Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana
8.01 Khadi Grant (KG) ... ... ... 375.98 ... 375.98 333.40 0.25 333.65 461.00 0.50 461.50
8.02 Khadi Vikas Yojana ... ... ... 498.42 ... 498.42 422.80 ... 422.80 515.19 ... 515.19
8.03 Gramodyog Vikas Yojana ... ... ... 42.60 ... 42.60 53.55 ... 53.55 60.50 ... 60.50
Total- Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana ... ... ... 917.00 ... 917.00 809.75 0.25 810.00 1036.69 0.50 1037.19
Total-Development of Khadi, Village and Coir Industries 766.06 ... 766.06 1289.00 ... 1289.00 904.40 0.25 904.65 1399.79 0.50 1400.29
Technology Upgradation and Quality Certification
9. ASPIRE (Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industry and 4.00 ... 4.00 22.23 ... 22.23 4.00 ... 4.00 20.00 ... 20.00
Entrepreneurship)
10. Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and Technology 0.08 ... 0.08 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Upgradation Scheme

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Actual 2022-2023 Budget 2023-2024 Revised 2023-2024 Budget 2024-2025
Revenue Capital Total Revenue Capital Total Revenue Capital Total Revenue Capital Total
11. MSME Champions Scheme 44.05 ... 44.05 52.72 ... 52.72 52.72 ... 52.72 54.72 ... 54.72
Total-Technology Upgradation and Quality Certification 48.13 ... 48.13 74.95 ... 74.95 56.72 ... 56.72 74.72 ... 74.72
Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and Other
Credit Support Schemes
12. Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme 2733.21 ... 2733.21 2700.00 ... 2700.00 2958.22 ... 2958.22 2300.00 ... 2300.00
(PMEGP)
13. Credit Support Programme 8000.00 ... 8000.00 500.08 ... 500.08 500.00 ... 500.00 0.04 ... 0.04
14. Distressed Assets Fund ... ... ... 0.04 ... 0.04 ... ... ... ... ... ...
15. Guarantee Emergency Credit Line (GECL) facility to 10500.00 ... 10500.00 14100.00 ... 14100.00 14000.00 ... 14000.00 9812.93 ... 9812.93
eligible MSME borrowers
Total-Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and 21233.21 ... 21233.21 17300.12 ... 17300.12 17458.22 ... 17458.22 12112.97 ... 12112.97
Other Credit Support Schemes
16. Credit Linked Capital Subsidy (CLCS) ... ... ... 1.06 ... 1.06 2.32 ... 2.32 0.55 ... 0.55
Market Promotion Scheme
17. Procurement and Marketing Support Scheme 27.49 ... 27.49 96.35 ... 96.35 86.60 ... 86.60 65.00 ... 65.00
18. International Cooperation Scheme 11.28 ... 11.28 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Total-Market Promotion Scheme 38.77 ... 38.77 96.35 ... 96.35 86.60 ... 86.60 65.00 ... 65.00
19. Studies, Publicity & International Cooperation (SPIC) ... ... ... 36.07 ... 36.07 30.00 ... 30.00 27.00 ... 27.00
Enterpreneurship and Skill Development
20. Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialisation 8.50 ... 8.50 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
21. Promotional Services Institutions and Programme 177.46 ... 177.46 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
22. Information, Education and Communication 3.89 ... 3.89 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
23. Assistance to Training Institutions 21.99 ... 21.99 30.00 ... 30.00 15.00 ... 15.00 30.00 ... 30.00
24. Fund of Funds ... 392.78 392.78 ... 575.00 575.00 ... 575.00 575.00 ... 575.00 575.00
25. Entrepreneurship cum Skill Development Programme ... ... ... 80.00 ... 80.00 65.00 ... 65.00 99.00 ... 99.00
(ESDP)
Total-Enterpreneurship and Skill Development 211.84 392.78 604.62 110.00 575.00 685.00 80.00 575.00 655.00 129.00 575.00 704.00
Infrastructure Development Programme
26. Infrastructure Development and Capacity Building.
26.01 Micro and Small Enterprises Cluster 119.55 ... 119.55 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Development Programme (MSE-CDP)
26.02 Tool Rooms & Technical Institutions 101.00 ... 101.00 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
26.03 Promotion of MSME in NER & Sikkim 49.40 ... 49.40 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
26.04 Infrastructure Support to TCs/TSs/DIs and 15.08 ... 15.08 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Capital Outlay on Public Works (Construction
of Office Accommodation)
Total- Infrastructure Development and Capacity Building. 285.03 ... 285.03 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
27. Establishment of New Technology Centres 10.00 ... 10.00 450.00 ... 450.00 15.94 ... 15.94 450.00 ... 450.00
28. Technology Centre Systems Programme (TCSP) EAP 123.60 ... 123.60 350.00 ... 350.00 200.00 ... 200.00 350.00 ... 350.00
29. Construction of Office Accomodation- Capital Outlay ... 13.55 13.55 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
on Public Works
30. Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance - 269.38 ... 269.38 1170.00 ... 1170.00 1000.00 ... 1000.00 1170.00 ... 1170.00

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(In ` crores)
Actual 2022-2023 Budget 2023-2024 Revised 2023-2024 Budget 2024-2025
Revenue Capital Total Revenue Capital Total Revenue Capital Total Revenue Capital Total
RAMP
31. Micro and Small Enterprise-Cluster Development ... ... ... 150.00 ... 150.00 180.00 ... 180.00 400.00 ... 400.00
Programme (MSE-CDP)
32. Tool Rooms & Technical Institutions (TR/TIs) ... ... ... 100.00 ... 100.00 140.00 ... 140.00 140.00 ... 140.00
33. Promotion of MSMEs in NER and Sikkim ... ... ... 50.00 ... 50.00 50.00 ... 50.00 50.00 ... 50.00
Total-Infrastructure Development Programme 688.01 13.55 701.56 2270.00 ... 2270.00 1585.94 ... 1585.94 2560.00 ... 2560.00
Research and Evaluation Studies
34. Database Research Evaluation and Other Office 1.51 ... 1.51 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Support Programme
35. Survey, Studies and Policy Research 1.33 ... 1.33 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
36. National Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribe Hub Centre 135.00 ... 135.00 100.00 ... 100.00 100.00 ... 100.00 99.92 ... 99.92
Total-Research and Evaluation Studies 137.84 ... 137.84 100.00 ... 100.00 100.00 ... 100.00 99.92 ... 99.92
37. PM Vishwakarma ... ... ... ... ... ... 989.52 ... 989.52 4824.00 ... 4824.00
Total-Central Sector Schemes/Projects 23123.86 406.33 23530.19 21277.55 575.00 21852.55 21293.72 575.25 21868.97 21292.95 575.50 21868.45

Other Central Sector Expenditure

Autonomous Bodies
38. Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialisation. ... ... ... 20.00 ... 20.00 14.27 ... 14.27 12.10 ... 12.10
Others
39. Actual Recovery -42.95 ... -42.95 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Total-Other Central Sector Expenditure -42.95 ... -42.95 20.00 ... 20.00 14.27 ... 14.27 12.10 ... 12.10
Grand Total 23134.61 406.33 23540.94 21543.43 594.52 22137.95 21543.28 594.67 22137.95 21549.87 588.08 22137.95

B. Developmental Heads
Economic Services
1. Village and Small Industries 23110.47 ... 23110.47 19279.21 ... 19279.21 19194.70 ... 19194.70 19385.25 ... 19385.25
2. Secretariat-Economic Services 24.14 ... 24.14 32.85 ... 32.85 34.28 ... 34.28 35.10 ... 35.10
3. Capital Outlay on Village and Small Industries ... 406.33 406.33 ... 536.62 536.62 ... 536.52 536.52 ... 530.08 530.08
4. Loans for Village and Small Industries ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.25 0.25 ... 0.50 0.50
Total-Economic Services 23134.61 406.33 23540.94 19312.06 536.62 19848.68 19228.98 536.77 19765.75 19420.35 530.58 19950.93
Others
5. North Eastern Areas ... ... ... 2231.37 ... 2231.37 2314.30 ... 2314.30 2129.52 ... 2129.52
6. Capital Outlay on North Eastern Areas ... ... ... ... 57.90 57.90 ... 57.90 57.90 ... 57.50 57.50
Total-Others ... ... ... 2231.37 57.90 2289.27 2314.30 57.90 2372.20 2129.52 57.50 2187.02
Grand Total 23134.61 406.33 23540.94 21543.43 594.52 22137.95 21543.28 594.67 22137.95 21549.87 588.08 22137.95

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Budget Budget Budget Budget

IEBR Total IEBR Total IEBR Total IEBR Total
Support Support Support Support

C. Investment in Public Enterprises

1. National Small Industries ... 150.29 150.29 260.00 260.00 520.00 ... 220.00 220.00 ... 240.00 240.00
Corporation

Total ... 150.29 150.29 260.00 260.00 520.00 ... 220.00 220.00 ... 240.00 240.00

1. Secretariat:..Provides for establishment-related expenses, salaries, allowances, economic research and development activities developing new products & designs; and marketing of coir and
contingent, domestic /Foreign Travel, repair, hospitality, etc. for the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium coir products in India and abroad. It also promotes co-operative organizations among producers of husks, coir
Enterprises. fibre, coir yarn and manufacturers of coir products; ensuring remunerative returns to producers and
manufacturers, etc.
2. Development Commissioner (MSME):..The office of Development Commissioner
Under Coir Vikas Yojana, various programmes like R and D activities, Market
(MSME) is an attached body of the Ministry of MSME which looks after several aspects relating to formulation,
Development programmes, Entrepreneurship Development Programme, Awareness Programme, Workshop,
coordination and monitoring of policies and programmes for promotion and development of Micro, Small and
Seminar, Exposure Tour, etc. are organised under various components of the scheme for attracting more
Medium Enterprises in the country. Provision is for establishment related expenses such as salaries,
entrepreneurs to coir sector. In order to create skilled man power required for the coir industry the Board is
allowances, contingent, Domestic/Foreign Travel, repair, hospitality, office expenses etc. of Headquarter DC
organizing various training programmes on manufacture of value added products. Skill Development and
(MSME), MSME-DFOs and MSME-TCs. This also provide establishment related Capital expenses such as
employment generation (through Skill Upgradation and Mahila Coir Yojana), providing assistance for setting up
Motor vehicles, machinery and Equipments, Information, Computer, telecommunication Equipments, Building
new units through PMEGP Schemes, and Welfare measures for coir workers. Assistance is provided for export
and structures, Furniture and fixtures, land, infrastructural assets, other fixed assets etc. for Secretariat, M/o
and domestic market promotion in coir sector.
MSME, Development commissioner (MSME), MSME-DFOs and MSME-TCs.

6. Khadi Vikas Yojana:..Khadi Vikas Yojana is moved under Khadi Gramodyog Vikas
3. Khadi Grant (KG):..Khadi Grant Scheme is moved under Khadi Gramodyog Vikas
Yojana from 2022-23.
Yojana from 2022-23.

7. Gramodyog Vikas Yojana:..Gramodyog Vikas Yojana is shifted under Khadi

4. Scheme for Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI):..The Scheme
Gramodyog Vikas Yojana from 2022-23.
aims to organize traditional industries and artisans into collectives and add value to their products, thereby
providing them with increased and sustainable income. Artisans are provided financial assistance for setting up
8.01. Khadi Grant (KG):..By subsuming all the existing schemes/sub schemes/components
of common facility centers, procurement of new machineries and raw materials, capacity building, marketing
and design related interventions etc under the Scheme. Major sectors covered the Scheme include handicrafts, under Khadi Grant and Village Industries Grant umbrellas, a new scheme namely Khadi and Gramodyog Vikas
textiles, agro processing, honey, bamboo etc. Yojana (KGVY) with sub schemes of Khadi Grant, Khadi Vikas Yojana (KVY) and Gramodyog Vikas Yojana
(GVY) was approved by the Government of India in February 2019 and the same has been continued for the
A total of 498 clusters have been approved under SFURTI since 2015-16, with a total GoI period of five year i.e from FY 2021-22 to 2025-26.
assistance of..`.1294.92 crore, directly benefitting 2.94 lakh traditional artisans, across the country. Out of
8.02. Khadi Vikas Yojana:..The Khadi Vikas Yojana (KVY) is meant for promotion of Khadi in
these 498 clusters, 261 clusters are already functional...
the country. It has a new component of Design House (now renamed as Centre of Excellence for Khadi)
besides the existing schemes like Modified Market Development Assistance (MMDA),Interest Subsidy Eligibility
A total of 677 new SFURTI clusters are projected to be sanctioned during 2021-22 to
Certificate (ISEC), Workshed Scheme for Khadi Artisans, Strengthening of Infrastructure of Existing weak
2025-26 with a budget outlay of..`.2000 crore benefitting 406200 artisans...
Khadi Institutions and Assistance for Marketing Infrastructure, Science & Technology (S and T), Marketing
Promotion (Exhibitions) etc.
5. Coir Vikas Yojana:..The Coir Vikas Yojana is implemented by the Coir Board which is a
statutory body established under the Coir Industry Act, 1953 for promoting overall development of the coir 8.03. Gramodyog Vikas Yojana:..Under sub scheme Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY),
industry and improving the living condition of the workers engaged in this traditional industry. The activities of Promotion and development of the village industries through common facilities, Technological modernization,
the Board for development of coir industries, inter-alia, include undertaking scientific, technological and training etc other support and services for promotion of village Industries are done.

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9. ASPIRE (Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industry and Entrepreneurship):..The 13. Credit Support Programme:..Under credit support programme, through the Credit
Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises launched scheme namely ASPIRE (A Scheme for Promoting Guarantee Trust Fund for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro and
Innovation, Rural Industries and Entrepreneurship) by Hon ble Minister of MSME on 16.3.2015 to accelerate Small Enterprises is operational. Through this scheme, the guarantee cover is provided for collateral free credit
entrepreneurship and to promote start-ups for innovation and entrepreneurship in agro-industry. The scheme facility extended by member Lending Institutions (MLIs) to the new as well as existing Micro and Small
was introduced in 2015-16. The scheme was launched with three main components with focus on setting up of: enterprises. The Maximum loans limit has been enhanced from..`.100 lakh to..`.200 lakh. The corpus of this
(a) Livelihood Business Incubation Centre (LBI), (b) Technology Business Incubation Centre (TBI) and (c) Fund fund has been enhanced from..`.2500 crore to..`.7500 crore. During the Financial Year 2019-20 GoI share
of Funds (FoF) under SIDBI. i.e...`.7000 crore has been sanctioned and released to CGTMSE...

TBI component got discontinued due to convergence with Incubation scheme of DC

14. Distressed Assets Fund:..Distressed Assets Fund (Subordinate Debt for
(MSME). From FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26, a total of 125 LBIs is projected to be sanctioned under the scheme
MSME):..`.20,000 crore Credit Guarantee Scheme for Subordinate Debt (CGSSD) for the promoters of
with a budget outlay of..`.194.87 crore...
stressed MSMEs viz. SMA-2 and NPA accounts which are eligible for restructuring as per RBI guidelines. The
objective of the scheme is to provide personal loans through banks to the promoters of stressed MSMEs for
10. Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and Technology Upgradation Scheme:..The scheme
infusion as equity / quasi equity in the business eligible for restructuring, as per RBI guidelines for restructuring
was approved by the Cabinet with sunset clause and it was in force till 31.03.2020. The objective of CLCS
of stressed MSME. Under the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Subordinate Debt (CGSSD) for Stressed MSMEs
component was to facilitate technology to MSEs through institutional finance for induction well established and
was launched on 24th June, 2020. So far,`.157.41 crore has been released to CGTMSE towards Corpus of the
proven technologies in the specific sub-sector / products. Under this scheme subsidy of 15% on institutional
CGSSD Scheme. The scheme has now been extended upto 31.03.2023..
credit up to..`.1.0 crore (i.e. a subsidy cap of..`.15.00 lakh) was extended to MSEs for identified sectors/sub-
sectors/technologies. The scheme was implemented through 11 Nodal Banks/agency, however, almost all
Commercial Banks, Pvt. Banks & RRBs are acting as PLI through these 11 Nodal Banks/Agency . For SC/ST 15. Guarantee Emergency Credit Line (GECL) facility to eligible MSME borrowers:..As
category, women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs from Special Areas subsidy has also been made part of the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS 1.0) was
admissible for investment in acquisition/replacement of plant & machinery/equipment & technology up- launched by Ministry of Finance on 23.05.2020 to support eligible MSMEs and other business enterprises to
gradation of any kind. All the eligible subsidy claims received have been settled. The Technology Up-gradation meet their operational liabilities and resume businesses in view of the distress caused by the COVID-19 crisis.
Scheme (TEQUP) & Technology Acquisition & Development Fund Scheme (TADF) have been merged with in This scheme covers all the sectors of the economy. Under this, 100% guarantee is provided to Member
Lending Institutions (MLIs) in respect of the credit facility extended by them to eligible borrowers. The ECLGS
this scheme. The budget provision for the contingent liabilities may be retained ...
is implemented by Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance.

11. MSME Champions Scheme:..The programme covers MSME Champions Scheme viz.
16. Credit Linked Capital Subsidy (CLCS):..The scheme was approved by the Cabinet with
MSME Sustainable (ZED) , MSME Competitive (Lean), MSME Innovative (Incubation, Design, IPR, Digital
sunset clause and it was in force till 31.03.2020. The objective of CLCS component was to facilitate
MSME) components for enhancing competitiveness of MSMEs.
technology to MSEs through institutional finance for induction well established and proven technologies in the
specific sub-sector / products. Under this scheme subsidy of 15% on institutional credit up to..`.1.0 crore (i.e. a
12. Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP):..A credit linked
subsidy scheme titled Prime Minister s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) was launched in 2008- subsidy cap of..`.15.00 lakh) was extended to MSEs for identified sectors/sub-sectors/technologies. The
09 through merger of the erstwhile schemes of Prime Minister s Rozgar Yojana (PMRY) and Rural scheme was implemented through 11 Nodal Banks/agency, however, almost all Commercial Banks, Pvt. Banks
Employment Generation Programme (REGP). PMEGP is aimed at generating self-employment opportunities & RRBs are acting as PLI through these 11 Nodal Banks/Agency . For SC/ST category, women entrepreneurs
through establishment of micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector by helping traditional artisans and and entrepreneurs from Special Areas subsidy has also been made admissible for investment in
unemployed youth. General category beneficiaries can avail of margin money subsidy of 25 percent of the acquisition/replacement of plant & machinery/equipment & technology up-gradation of any kind. All the eligible
project cost in rural areas and 15 percent in urban areas. For beneficiaries belonging to special categories such subsidy claims received have been settled. The Technology Up-gradation Scheme (TEQUP) & Technology
as scheduled caste, scheduled tribe, women, Ex-Servicemen, Transgenders, Differently-abled, NER, Acquisition & Development Fund Scheme (TADF) have been merged with in this scheme. The budget
Inspirational Districts, Hill and Border areas, etc. the margin money subsidy is 35 percent in rural areas and 25 provision for the contingent liabilities may be retained ...
percent in urban areas. The maximum cost of projects is..`50 lakh in the manufacturing sector and..`20 lakh in
the service sector... 17. Procurement and Marketing Support Scheme:..Promoting new market access
initiatives like organising/ participation in National / International Trade Fairs / Exhibitions / MSME Expo. etc. To
create awareness and educate the MSMEs about importance / methods / process of packaging in marketing,
2nd Financial Assistance of up to..`.1 crore with subsidy of 15 percent (20 percent for
latest packaging technology, import-export policy and procedure, GeM portal, MSME Conclave, latest
NER/Hill areas) for upgradation is admissible for good performing existing PMEGP/MUDRA units..
developments in international /national trade and other topics relevant for market access developments

Since its inception in 2008-09, about 8.14 Lakh units have been assisted with`.20,000
18. International Cooperation Scheme:..The International Cooperation Scheme aims to
crore. of Margin Money subsidy, generating estimated employment for about 64 lakh youths across the
capacity build MSMEs for entering export market by facilitating their participation in International exhibition fairs
country. About 80 percent of the units assisted are in rural areas and about 50 percent units are owned by SC,
conferences seminar buyer seller meets abroad as well as providing them with actionable market intelligence
ST and women categories... and reimbursement of various costs involved in export of goods and services.

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19. Studies, Publicity & International Cooperation (SPIC):..This scheme is formed by 23. Assistance to Training Institutions:..The revised guidelines (effective from 01.12.2021)
merging of schemes: International Cooperation Scheme, Information Education and Communication (IEC), provide financial assistance in the form of (i) Infrastructure support and capacity building of training institution of
Survey, Studies and Policy Research and National Award and National Board Schemes with the direction of Ministry of MSME and the existing State Level EDIs and (ii)Training (Skill Development programmes/Training
MoF. Now the scheme has following sub components- of Trainers) by training institution of Ministry of MSME.

International Cooperation The International Cooperation (IC) sub component aims to 24. Fund of Funds:..Fund of Funds (Self Reliant India Fund (SRI)- The Government of India
capacity build MSMEs for entering export market by facilitating their participation in international has announced Fund of Funds with the nomenclature Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund to infuse..`.50,000 crore as
exhibitions/fairs/ conferences/seminar/buyer-seller meets abroad as well as providing them with actionable equity funding in those MSMEs which have the potential and viability to grow and become large units. Under
market-intelligence and reimbursement of various costs involved in export of goods and services. Now, there this scheme total size of fund of..`.50,000 crore has a provision of..`10,000 crore from Government of India
are following three main activities in the revised IC guidelines i.e. Market Development Assistance of MSMEs
and..`40,000 crore leverage through Private Equity / Venture Capital funds. This initiative is aimed at providing
(MDA), Sub-Component Capacity Building of First Time MSE Exporters (CBFTE) and Sub-Component 3
growth capital to the deserving and eligible units of MSME sector. For further operationalization of SRI Fund,
Framework for International Market Intelligence Dissemination (IMID).
Ministry of MSME has sanctioned and released..`.180.35 crore to NVCFL during FY 2021-22...
Information Education and Communication (IEC) after merger of Advertising and
Publicity head of office of DC(MSME) The objective of the scheme is to give wide publicity to the various 25. Entrepreneurship cum Skill Development Programme (ESDP):..The objective of the
schemes of the Ministry and office of Development Commissioner(MSME) being run with the aim of providing Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP) scheme of the Ministry of Micro, Small and
financial assistance, technological assistance and upgradation, infrastructure development, skill development Medium Enterprises is to motivate youth representing different sections of the society including SC/ST/Women,
and training and market assistance to MSMEs, etc. Differently abled, Ex-servicemen and BPL persons to consider self-employment or entrepreneurship as one of
the career options. The main objective is to promote new enterprises, capacity building of existing MSMEs and
Survey, Studies and Policy Research The main objectives of the component are to inculcating entrepreneurial culture in the country.
regular periodically collect reverent and reliable data on various aspects and features of MSMEs, to study and
analyze the constraints and challenges faced by the MSME as well as the opportunities available to them, in 26. Infrastructure Development and Capacity Building.:..Ministry of MSME implements
the context of liberalization and globalization of the economy and to use the results of these surveys, Micro and Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP). Under the scheme, financial
evaluation studies of scheme for this Ministry and analytical studies for policy research, designing appropriate support is extended to projects of the State Government to set up Common Facility Centers (CDCs) and
strategies and measures of intervention by the Government. Under the scheme, data on enterprises owned create/upgrade Infrastructrual facilities in new/existing industrial estates/industrial areas.
and/or managed by women, SC ST and OBC are also collected.
27. Establishment of New Technology Centres:..To enhance the outreach of Technology
National Award and National Board : the main objective of the component is to recognize Centres of Ministry throughout the country by establishing 20 new Technology Centres and 100 new Extension
the contributions of MSME entrepreneurs for their outstanding performance and motivate and encourage them. Centres, a scheme Establishment of New Technology Centres / Extension Centres was approved by CCEA on
The Annual National Award started in the year 1983, when 19 entrepreneurs were conferred awards. The last 01.11.2018 and announced by Honble Prime Minister on 02.11.2018. The total outlay of the scheme was
award were given on 30th June, 2022 wherein 35 Nos. of awards were conferred. initially..`.6000 crore with a validity upto 31st March 2022. The Scheme has been extended further in july 2022
for implementation up to FY 2025-26 with a revised outlay of..`.3500 crore (`.2500 crore for TCs and..`.1000
20. Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialisation:..Mahatma Gandhi Institute for crore for ECs )..
Rural Industrialization, which is an autonomous body under the administrative control of the Ministry of MSME,
has been established in 2001 by revamping the Jamnalal Bajaj Central Research Institute, Wardha. The
28. Technology Centre Systems Programme (TCSP) EAP:..To expand and upgrade the
objective of MGIRI is to accelerate the process of Rural Industrialization in the Country along the lines of
network of Technology Centres in the country , Ministry of MSME is implementing Technology Centre Systems
Gandhian vision of sustainable and self-reliant village economy and to provide S&T support to upgrade
Programme (TCSP) at an estimated Projected Cost of..`.2200 crore including World Bank Loan assistance to
products of rural industry so that they gain wide acceptability in local and global markets.
establish 15 new Technology Centre ( TCs) and upgrade existing TCs across the country. Out of 15 new TCs ,
5 TCs have been dedicated to the Nation. Civil Works of new TC Kanpur has been completed and training
21. Promotional Services Institutions and Programme:..The objectives of Promotional
machines (92%) have been installed, civil works of remaining TCs are in progress. 614 nos. of machines and
Services Institutions and Programme Scheme is to motivate youth representing different sections of the society
lab (Training & Production) have been delivered at new TC sites...
including SC/ST/Women, differently abled, Ex-servicemen and BPL persons to consider self employment or
entrepreneurship as one of the career options. The ultimate objective is to promote new enterprises, capacity
building of existing MSMEs and inculcating entrepreneurial culture in the country. This provision includes a sum of..`.165.00 crore , sanctioned as advance from
Contingency Fund of India , shall stand recouped to Contingency Fund of India after Demand for Grants for
22. Information, Education and Communication:..The objectives of the scheme 2024-25 is passed by Parliament and the connected Appropriation Act is assented to by the President of
Information, Education and Communication is to give wide publicity to the various schemes of the Ministry and India...
office of Development Commissioner (MSME) being run with the aim of providing financial assistance,
technological assistance and upgradation, infrastructure development, skill development and training and 29. Construction of Office Accomodation- Capital Outlay on Public
market assistance to MSMEs etc. Works:..Construction of Office Accomodation- Capital Outlay on Public Works scheme is shifter under
Infrastructure Development and Capacity Building from the financial year 2022-23.

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30. Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance - RAMP:..RAMP is a World Bank the context of liberalization and globalization of the economy and to use the results of these surveys,
supported Central Sector Scheme aimed at improving access of MSMEs to market, finance and technology evaluation studies of scheme for this Ministry and analytical studies for policy research, designing appropriate
upgradation. The programme also aims at strengthening institutions at the Central and State level, and strategies and measures of intervention by the Government. Under the scheme, data on enterprises owned
enhancing Centre- State collaboration. RAMP scheme would enhance the performance of MSMEs by and/or managed by women, SC/ST an OBC are also collected.
promoting technology upgradation, innovation, digitization, market access, credit, greening initiatives, etc
through active participation of the State Governments. The total outlay of the scheme, over a period of five 36. National Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribe Hub Centre:..National Schedule Caste and
years from FY 2022-23 to FY 2026-27 is..`.6062.45 crore, with the World Bank support being`.3750 crore Schedule Tribe Hub was formally launched by Hon ble Prime Minister in October 2016. The Hub provides
(USD 500mn). RAMP scheme supports the following existing schemes of MoMSME, apart from providing professional support to SCST entrepreneurs to fulfill the obligations under the Central Government Public
assistance to States MSME Champions Scheme, Procurement and Marketing Support, International Co- Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises Order 2012, adopt applicable business practices and
operation, Capacity Building for Technology Centres, and Research and Evaluation Studies. RAMP scheme leverage the Stand up India initiatives. The Scheme is being implemented through National Small Industries
envisages to benefit more than 5.5 lakh MSMEs during the programme period (FY 2022-23 to 2026-27)... Corporation Ltd. (NSIC). The functions of Hub include collection, collation and dissemination of information
regarding SC,ST enterprises and entrepreneurs, capacity building among existing and prospective SC,ST
31. Micro and Small Enterprise-Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP):..Micro & entrepreneurs through skill training and EDPs, vendor development.
Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP): Development Commissioner (MSME),
Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India operates a scheme viz. MSE-Cluster Development Programme. Under this 37. PM Vishwakarma:..PM Vishwakarma is a new Central Sector Scheme launched on
scheme, Common Facility Centers (CFCs) are set up and also support is given for setting up of new Industrial 17.09.2023 with a financial outlay of..`13,000 crore for a period of five years (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28). The
Infrastructure Development Projects (e.g. Industrial Estates) and up-gradation of existing industrial estates. scheme aims to strengthen and nurture the Guru-Shishya parampara or family-based practice of traditional
skills by artisans and craftspeople working with their hands and tools. The artisans and craftspeople will be
MSE-CDP is a demand driven scheme with objectives of Support sustainability, provided recognition through PM Vishwakarma certificate and ID card, Credit Support at a concessional
competitiveness and growth of MSMEs by addressing common issues, Capacity Building of MSMEs for interest rate, Skill Upgradation, Toolkit Incentive, Incentive for Digital Transactions and Marketing Support. The
common supportive action, Create / upgrade Infrastructural Facilities in Industrial Estates / Clusters, Setting up scheme will provide support to artisans and craftspeople of rural and urban areas across India. Traditional
of Common Facility Centres (CFCs), Promotion of green & sustainable manufacturing technology. trades which are covered under PM Vishwakarma are Carpenter (Suthar), Boat Maker, Armourer, Blacksmith
(Lohar), Hammer and Tool Kit Maker, Locksmith, Goldsmith (Sonar), Potter (Kumhaar), Sculptor (Moortikar),
32. Tool Rooms & Technical Institutions (TR/TIs):..Tool Rooms and Technical Institutions stone carver), Stone breaker, Cobbler(Charmkar)/ Shoesmith/Footwear artisan, Mason (Rajmistri),
have been providing technology support services to MSMEs and also conductng technical training programmes Basket/Mat/Broom Maker/Coir Weaver, Doll & Toy Maker (Traditional), Barber (Naai), Garland maker
for providing skilled manpower to industries. The budget provides funds for release of grant -in- aid to the (Malakaar), Washerman (Dhobi), Tailor (Darzi), Fishing Net Maker...
Institutions for procurement of Machinery and Equipment of latest technology and also for meeting cash deficit,
if any. The training fee is reimbursed by Government out of the provisions made for SCSP / TASP Head. 38. Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialisation.:..Mahatma Gandhi Institute for
Rural Industrialization, which is an autonomous body under the administrative control of the Ministry of MSME,
33. Promotion of MSMEs in NER and Sikkim:..The Promotion of MSMEs in NER and has been established in 2001 by revamping the Jamnalal Bajaj Central Research Institute, Wardha. The
Sikkim scheme is a fully dedicated for development of MSMEs of North Eastern and Sikkim Region. The objective of MGIRI is to accelerate the process of Rural Industrialization in the Country along the lines of
Scheme envisages financial assistance to State Governments for setting up new and modernization of existing Gandhian vision of sustainable and self-reliant village economy and to provide S&T support to upgrade
Mini Technology Centres mainly for augmenting Infrastructure for enhancing the productivity and products of rural industry so that they gain wide acceptability in local and global markets.
competitiveness as well as capacity building of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Financial
assistance will also be provided for development of new and existing Industrial Estates, Flatted Factory
Complexes. The various activities for creation of common services such as kitchen, bakery, laundry & dry
cleaning, refrigeration and cold storage, IT infra, potable water, display centre for local products, centre for
cultural activities etc. in a cluster of home stays may be considered under the Tourism Development
component.

34. Database Research Evaluation and Other Office Support Programme:..The main
objective of the scheme are to regular/periodically collect reverent and reliable data on various aspects and
features of MSMEs, to study and analyze the constraints and challenges faced by the MSME as well as the
opportunities available to the, in the context of liberalization and globalization of the economy and to use the
results of these surveys, evaluation studies of scheme for this Ministry and analytical studies for policy
research, designing appropriate strategies and measures of intervention by the Government. Under the
scheme, data on enterprises owned and/or managed bty women, SC/ST and OBC are also collected.

35. Survey, Studies and Policy Research:..The main objective of the scheme are to
regular/periodically collect reverent and reliable data on various aspects and features of MSMEs, to study and
analyze the constraints and challenges faced by the MSME as well as the opportunities available to them, in

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