ENTREPRENEURSHIP

GOVERNMENT POLICY TOWARDS SSI, IPR:

Government of India has started various programmes for the development of small-scale industries. One of them is Industrial Policy Resolution(IPR).

IPR:

IPR 1948: It was particularly suited for using the local resources & to create employment for rural.

IPR 1956: 128 items were reserved for exclusive production in small sector. Set up Small Scale Industries Board (SSIB). Started Industrial estate policy.

IPR 1977: It classified SSI into 3 categories: (i) Cottage & house hold industries. (ii) Tiny sector. (iii) SSI.

IPR 1980: It helped the small sector by increasing the ceiling   from (i) Rs. 1 lakh - Rs. 2 lakhs for tiny industries. (ii) Rs. 10 lakhs - 20 lakhs for small scale units. (iii) Rs. 15 lakhs – 25 lakhs for ancillaries. “Nuleus Plants” replaced District Industry Centres (DICs).

IPR 1990: It created opportunities for wage & self employment. 386 items under reservation.

IPR 2000: - Prime Minister Rozgar Yozna ( PMRY) started.

IPR 2005-06: 180 items identified for dereservation. SSI was recognized in service sector.