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Ministry of Small Scale Industries

Ministry of Small Scale Industries is the nodal Ministry for formulation of policy, promotion, development and protection of small scale industries in India. The Ministry of Small Scale Industries (SSI) designs and implements the policies through its field organizations for the promotion and growth of small scale industries. The Ministry also performs the functions of policy advocacy on behalf of small scale industries (SSI) sector with other Ministries/Departments.

Small Industries Development Organisation (SIDO)

SIDO was established in 1954 on the basis of the recommendations of the Ford Foundation. Over the years, it has seen its role evolve into an agency for advocacy, hand holding and facilitation for the small industries sector. It has over 60 offices and 21 autonomous bodies under its management. These autonomous bodies include Tool Rooms, Training Institutions and Project-cum-Process Development Centres. SIDO provides a wide spectrum of services to the small industries sector. These include facilities for testing, toolmenting, training for entrepreneurship development, preparation of project and product profiles, technical and managerial consultancy, assistance for exports, pollution and energy audits etc. SIDO provides economic information services and advises Government in policy formulation for the promotion and development of SSIs.
Consequent to the increased globalization of the Indian economy, small industries are required to face new challenges. SIDO has recognised the changed environment and is currently focusing on providing support in the fields of credit, marketing, technology and infrastructure to SSIs. Global trends and national developments have accentuated SIDO’s role as a catalyst of growth of small enterprises in the country.
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The National Small Industries Corporation Limited ( NSIC )

The National Small Industries Corporation Ltd., an ISO 9001:2000 Company, was established in 1955 by the Government of India with a view to promote, aid and foster the growth of Small Industries in the country. NSIC continues to remain at the forefront of industrial development throughout the country, with it's various programs and projects, to assist the small scale sector in the country.The Corporation provides integrated Technology, Marketing and Financial support to Small Scale Sector.

National Institute for Small Industry Extension Training ( NISIET )

The nisiet, since its inception in 1960 by the Government of India, has taken gigantic strides to become the premier institution for the promotion, development and modernization of the SME sector. An autonomous arm of the Ministry of Small Scale Industries ( SSI ), the Institute strives to achieve its avowed objectives through a gamut of operations ranging from training, consultancy, research and education, to extension and information services.

The Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE)

The Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) was established in 1993 by the Ministry of Industry, Government of India with its Headquarter at Guwahati to undertake training, research and consultancy activities in the field of small industry and entrepreneurship. The Institute was registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. It started its activities from April 1994. Besides the Government of India, North Eastern Council, Small Industries Development Bank of India and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh are its sponsors.

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) was established in April 1990 under an Act of Indian Parliament as the principal financial institution for Promotion, Financing , Development of industry in the small scale sector and Co-ordinating the functions of other institutions engaged in similar activities.
Since its inception, SIDBI has been assisting the entire spectrum of SSI Sector including the tiny, village and cottage industries through suitable schemes tailored to meet the requirement of setting up of new projects, expansion, diversification, modernisation and rehabilitation of existing units.

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body created by an Act of Parliament (No.61 of 1956 and as amended by Act No. 12 of 1987). Established in April 1957, it took over the work of the former All India Khadi and Village Industries Board.The broad objectives that the KVIC has set before it are :
The social objective of providing employment, The economic objective of producing saleable articles, and
The wider objective of creating self-reliance amongst the poor and building up of a strong rural community spirit. The KVIC is charged with the planning, promotion, organisation and implementation of programs for the development of khadi and other village industries in the rural areas in coordination with other agencies engaged in rural development wherever necessary.

Coir Board

Coir Board is a statutory body established by the Government of India under a legislation enacted by the Parliament namely Coir Industry Act 1953 (45 of 1953) for the promotion and development of Coir Industry in India as a whole.