1. Institutional Support for Small Enterprises
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Institutional Support for Small Enterprises
Author: Alpana Trehan
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2. Institutions Supporting Small-Scale Enterprises
Central level
SSI Board
KVIC
MSME-DO
NSIC
NIESBUD
IIE
State level
SIDCs/sIIcS
SDIs
DICs
Others
Industry Associations
Non Governmental Organizations
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3. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
Refers to a legal body formed by an Act of Parliament (No. 61 of 1956) in April, 1957
The functions of KVIC are as follows:
Planning and organizing training of individuals employed or seeking employment in khadi and village industries
Building up reserves of raw material and supplying them to individuals engaged or likely to be engaged in production of handspun yarn, khadi, or village industries
Facilitating production and marketing of khadi or products manufactured by village industries
Encouraging research in the technology used in khadi and village industries
Promoting cooperative efforts among the manufacturers of khadi or individuals engaged in village industries
Establishing quality standards and ensuring that products of khadi and village industries adhere to the set standards
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Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Organization (MSME-DO)
Formulates, coordinates, implements, and monitors various policies for the growth of SSEs
The services rendered by MSME-DO are follows:
Advising the government in policy formulation for the promotion and development of SSEs
Providing techno-economic and managerial consultancy, common facilities, and extension services to SSEs
Providing facilities for technology upgradation, modernization, quality improvement, and infrastructure
Developing human resources through training and skill upgradation
Providing economic information services
Maintaining a close link with the central ministries, planning commission, state governments, financial institutions and other organizations concerned with the development of SSEs
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5. National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC)
Aims at promoting, helping, and nurturing the development and growth of SSEs
It provides the following technical support services to SSEs :
Advising on application of new techniques
Providing material testing facilities through accredited laboratories
Facilitating product design including Computer Added Design (CAD)
Providing energy and environment services at selected centers
Facilitating classroom and practical training for skill upgradation
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National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD)
Coordinates and monitors the activities of agencies involved in entrepreneurship development for SSEs
The objectives of the NIESBUD are as follows:
Evolving standardized materials and processes for selection, training, support and sustenance of entrepreneurs
Conducting training programs for promoters, trainers, and entrepreneurs
Formulating scientific selection procedure
Developing training aids, manuals, and tools
Sharing international experience and expertise in entrepreneurship development
Undertaking research and exchange experiences globally in development and growth of entrepreneurship
Creating environment suitable for the emergence of entrepreneurship
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7. Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE)
Focuses on entrepreneurship development by providing training, research, and consultancy services to SSEs
The activities of IIE include the following:
Evolving strategies and methodologies for different target groups and locations, and conducting field tests
Identifying training needs and offer training programmers to government and non-government organizations engaged in promoting and supporting entrepreneurship
Documenting and disseminating information needed for policy formulation and implementation related to self-employment
Identifying, designing, and conducting training programs for existing entrepreneurs
Preparing and publishing literature related to entrepreneurship and industrial development
Organizing seminars, workshops and confer conferences for providing a forum for interaction and exchange of views by various agencies and entrepreneurs
Conducting research for generating knowledge to accelerate the process of entrepreneurship development
Acting as a catalyst for development of self-employment/entrepreneurship, industry/business
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8. State Industrial Development/ Investment Corporations (SIDCs/SIICs)
Provides technical and financial assistance to industrial units
The major activities of SIDCs are as follows:
Providing term finance to all small, medium and large enterprises
Subscribing to shares and debentures of enterprises for financial assistance
Formulating feasibility studies and encouraging private entrepreneurs to establish their own enterprises in the state
Setting up industrial ventures in joint and assisted sector by collaborating with private entrepreneurs
Motivating entrepreneurs by implementing scheme of Industrial Development Bank of India
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9. District Industry Centers (DICs)
Promotes SSEs in rural areas and small towns
The activities of DICs are as follows:
Conducting surveys to assess industrial potential of a district
Preparing an action plan for industrial development
Evaluating investment proposals received from entrepreneurs
Guiding entrepreneurs in buying appropriate machinery, equipment, and raw material
Suggesting appropriate marketing strategies to entrepreneurs
Maintaining links with research and development institutions for quality improvement and technology upgradation
Conducting training programs for artisans
Providing self-employment to educated unemployed youth
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10. Industry Associations
Help in supporting SSEs by providing them with a platform to raise industry related issues and promote their activities
The major industry associations include:
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
Works with the government for increasing efficiency, competitiveness, and global opportunities for SSEs by providing specialized services
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI)
Works with the senior government officials and task forces that pool knowledge and experience for overall benefit of the business community
World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME)
Informs the promotion of SMEs in member countries and markets the products of SMEs
Indian Council of Small Industries (ICSI)
Aims at extending assistance to the small and cottage enterprises that further leads to the overall growth of the economy
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11. Non-Governmental Organizations
They provide financial assistance, marketing, training, and legal advice to SSEs.
They help entrepreneurs in different states by conducting various micro-financing activities for them.
They support by setting sub-contract exchanges that help in the following ways:
Collecting data on the manufacturing capacities of SSEs
Obtaining the details of the items that are required by large units and can be produced in SSEs
Setting up the data bank to provide the information to SSEs and large industries
Conducting programs for promoting the products manufactured by SSEs
Arranging buyer-seller meets to display products of SSEs required by large undertakings
Matching the requirements of large undertakings with the capacity of SSEs
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12. Institutions Providing Financial Assistance
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Provides credit flows to SSEs in the areas of transport, healthcare, and tourism
Focuses on assisting individuals establishing SSEs
Provides assistance the following two ways:
Direct Assistance
Indirect Assistance
State Financial Corporations (SFCs)
Spreads industrial culture in rural, semi-urban, and backward areas of different states in India
Provide term loans to small and medium enterprises for procuring various assets, such as land, building, and machinery
Provide non-fund based services, such as merchant banking, under-writing of public issues, project counseling, bill discounting, and leasing and hire purchase to SSEs
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13. schemes for technological upgradation of small enterprises
ISO 9000/14001 certification fee reimbursement scheme
Micro and Small Enterprises Cluster Development Program MSE-CDP
Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS), to improve the competitiveness of MSMEs
National Manufacturing Competitiveness Program (NMCP)
Skill development programs
Integrated Infrastructure Development (IID) Scheme
Other Facilities and Incentives for Indian MSMEs
Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program (PMEGP)
Scheme  for rejuvenation, modernization, and technology upgradation of the coir industry
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recap
Small-Scale Enterprises (SSEs) face a number of problems due to inadequate capital, low productivity, and lack of infrastructure facilities.
Government of India has formed the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), which is focused on the growth and development of the small-scale sector.
The Ministry of MSME provides special facilities and support services to SSEs through its central and state level institutions.
The main objective of these institutions is to enhance the competitiveness of SSEs in the market.
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