Ministry of Small Scale Indistry http://ssi.nic.in/ssischeme.htm#schbk4 PROGRAMMES AND SCHEMES Studies, Research etc.

Under the Scheme Surveys, Studies And Policy Research Guidelines For National Entrepreneurship Development Board International Cooperation

Guidelines For Assigning Studies, Research, Etc. Under The Scheme Surveys, Studies And Policy Research Areas to be covered : 1. In the context of the liberalisation and globalisation of the economy the competitive strength of the small scale industries will need to be enhanced through suitable policy measures by which the units can be made operational and more efficient. In order to formulate sustainable policy frameworks operational strategies and action plans for this purpose there is a need for getting relevant data as also surveys, studies and investigations including producers and customers and feed back on the problem areas of units in the small scale, village, khadi and coir sectors. Such data collection, surveys, studies investigations etc. would be undertaken under the above scheme and will include the following :i) Action oriented research studies relating to problems and prospects of industrial units in the small scale, khadi village and coir sectors, in order to improve the viability of these industrial units to enable them to withstand competition.

ii) Policy oriented research studies to assess the impact of existing policies and suggesting remedial measures for improvement of policies and programmes appropriate for the development of the SSI, KVI and Coir sectors. iii) Problem oriented studies highlighting finance, sickness, raw material and marketing aspects of industrial units or group of industries. iv) Studies relating to technological problems faced by Small Scale, Village and Cottage Industries and measures for upgradation of technology of these industries. v) Industry related studies to find out the problems of a specific industry and suggesting appropriate measures.

vi) Area specific studies at Block Level, District Level, State Level and National Level, particularly in respect of employment generation, income creation and creation/generation of new manufacturing techniques. vii) Sub-contracting and ancillarisation studies for the benefit of modern small scale industries. viii) Sector-specific Studies and Surveys such as a Modern Small Scale Industries, Village Industries, Khadi, Coir, Handloom, Handicrafts etc. ix) Industrial potential surveys consisting of the various sub-sectors in the VSI sector, feasibility studies, market surveys and studies, demand estimates, pricing of products etc. x) Evaluation of the existing policy measures in the Small Scale Industries, Village Industries, khadi, coir and similar sectors.

xi) Studies on micro-enterprises and micro-financing institutions. xii) Any other study or survey which the Department considers necessary for taking policy decisions. Identification of the subject of study and selection of Institutions : 2. The Department of SSI&ARI will first identify the specific area/areas in which studies/surveys are proposed to be carried out with the approval of Secretary SSI&ARI. The study/surveys may be entrusted to research, academic and training institutions, registered societies and reputed individuals with proven competence to undertake such assignments. A Committee consisting of JS(SSI&ARI), Director (SSI&ARI), Director (Finance) and ADC & EA in the Office of DC, SSI will finalise the terms of reference of the study and a panel of institutes/organisations/individuals short listed for inviting detailed proposals etc. on the study. The Committee will also examine the details of the proposals submitted by the short listed organizations including the cost aspect and will make recommendation to an Apex Level Committee headed by Secretary SSI&ARI (as the Chairman) and comprising AS&FA, AS&DC, JS, SSI & ARI, Advisor VSI, Planning Commission and Economic Adviser, O/o Economic Adviser in Department of Industrial Promotion & Policy. The study will be awarded as per the decisions taken by the Apex Committee. Payment Schedule : 3. The payment for the study will be as under :-

First Installment - 40% of the fees shall be released on the signing of the agreement with regard to the terms and conditions of the study between the Department and the concerned Institution. Second Installment - 35% of the fees shall be released after submission of the draft report with the stipulated time frame. Third and final Installment - 25% of the fees shall be released on the submission of the final report and its acceptance by the Government. Other Terms and Conditions : 4. i) ii) iii) iv) The other general terms and conditions would be : The Government shall not pay any extra amount for any cost escalation of the study project beyond the time period stipulated in the agreement. Unit wise information on any survey that may be conducted and the final report should be made available on a floppy disc to the Department of SSI&ARI. At least 50 hard copies of the final report of the survey/study should be made available to the Department of SSI&ARI. Government of India may, if need be, modify the terms and conditions if the study during the currency of the study in order to strengthen/deepen the scope/coverage of the study. The study reports and the contents thereof would be the property of Government of India and would not be published by the individual or agency who carried out the said study without the prior approval of Government of India. The findings/raw data/processed data should not be disclosed to any agency/institution without the prior approval of the Department of SSI&ARI.

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Guidelines For National Entrepreneurship Development Board (NEDB): The National Entrepreneurship Development Board (NEDB) is the apex body for entrepreneurship development in the country. It devises and recommends to the Government, schemes for promotion of entrepreneurship for encouraging selfemployment in small scale industries and small business. The Board also recommends suitable facilities and incentives for entrepreneurship training. The Board may appoint committees for specific purposes and also invite persons to the meeting of the Board, as and when necessary.

NEDB was set up by the Government with the following objectives :1. To seek to evolve a ten years perspective plan of resource development and support services, required by micro, tiny, small and medium scale entrepreneurs to lead a national drive by the concerned governmental agencies both Central and State Government, R&D institutions, entrepreneurship promoting institutions and all others interested in supporting the cause of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial ventures. To articulate priorities and design and monitor the implementation of Action Plans thereby helping the area to cope with the business environment of 21st Century. To identify & remove entry barriers for potential entrepreneurs (first generation and new entrepreneurs). To focus on existing entrepreneurs in micro, tiny and small sector and identify and remove constraints to survivals, growth and continuously improve performance. To facilitate the consolidation, growth and diversification of existing entrepreneurial venture in all possible ways. To support skill upgradation and renewal of learning processes among practising entrepreneurs and managers of micro, tiny, small and medium enterprises. To sensitise to support agencies in the area of entrepreneurship about the current requirement of growth. To act as catalyst to institutionalise entrepreneurship development by supporting and strengthening state level institutions for entrepreneurship development as most entrepreneurship related activities take place at the grass root level and removing various constraints to their effective functioning.

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Under NEDB, funds are provided for entrepreneurship development, training, studies etc. to meet the above mentioned objectives.

International Cooperation The small enterprises has emerged as a focus area for forging and promoting trade investment ties with other countries. The economic reform programmes envisage the emergence of the Indian industry as a global competitor with substantial presence in the international markets. Technology upgradation and modernisation of SSI sector and promotion of exports from this sector are inter-linked issues which are important objectives behind promoting international cooperation. Sixteen countries viz. USA, Germany, Italy, South Korea, UK, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Israel, Malasiya, China, Australia, Egypt, Thiland and South Africa have been identified as thrust countries for promoting enterprise to enterprise cooperation between the Indian SSIs and SMEs in these selected countries with a view to upgrade the capabilities of Indian SSI sector to make it competitive in the global market.

The activities undertaken under this scheme are :a. To conduct surveys and studies in order to identify the potential units in India and abroad for transfer of technology and promotion of joint ventures. For this purpose, consultants could be appointed in India and abroad. Studies could be undertaken through SIDO, NSIC and reputed industry association etc. this will be fully funded out of Govt. grants.

b. To depute and receive Government officials and representatives of associations and SMEs for preliminary discussion for making necessary arrangements for seminars and enterprise to enterprise cooperation. These activities would be entirely funded by Government under this Scheme. c. To hold seminars and promote enterprise to enterprise interaction through selected agencies both in India and abroad. While common expenses for holding the seminars etc. and the expenditure of travel of the officials from Govt. and organisations/associations will be fully borne by Government, individual units selected for participation in the seminar and enterprise to enterprise interactions would generally meet their own expenses. d. Seminars and enterprise to enterprise interaction could be built around important International Fairs, Exhibitions etc. and units selected could also participate in such fairs. This would improve quality of participation of individual meetings. In such cases, Govt. will bear common expenditure on hiring the space etc. This could be done in close inter-action with the Commerce Ministry and the Export Promotion Councils in identified areas where SSIs have strength.