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Lok Sabha Question No. 3062 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-31
Subject: Impact of Trade Agreements
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: CHHOTELAL, ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3062(H) TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st   DECEMBER,2018

## IMPACT OF TRADE AGREEMENTS

3062(H). SHRI CHHOTE LAL:

ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वा ͨणÏय एवं उɮयोग मंğी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  some  domestic  industries  viz.  Steel  and  Pharmaceutical  Industries  have been critical about existing trade agreements with ASEAN, Japan and South Korea;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  India's  trade  deficit  with  these  countries  have  widened  after  these  pacts came into force and there was a little left for the domestic industry to benefit; and
- (d) if so, the manner in which the Government proposes to solve the problem?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h ¼Jh lh- vkj- pkS/kjh½

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) &  (b)  Yes  Madam.  Some  industry  associations  including  those  relating  to  steel  have expressed concerns on imports under bilateral free trade agreements with Japan, Korea and ASEAN. However, steel imports from these countries include high grade steel, which are not manufactured domestically.
- (c) & (d) The volume of trade, including both exports and imports with these countries has  increased  since  the  signing  of  the  bilateral  trade  agreements.  Notwithstanding  a  slight increase in trade deficit, the domestic industry has benefited from the trade agreements due to cheaper import of raw materials and intermediates from these countries for stimulating value added domestic manufacturing. The trade agreements have adequate trade remedial provisions for dealing with certain surges in imports that might threaten domestic industry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3061 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-31
Subject: Community Development
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3061 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.12.2018

## Community Development

## †3061. SHRI RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether the Government is implementing the scheme of community development through polytechnics in the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  extent  to  which  this  scheme  is  being  implemented  in Jharkhand;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  persons  employed  for  implementation  of  this scheme are given very meager honorarium and consolidated remuneration;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e)   whether the Government proposes to revise the present rate of honorarium; and
- (f)  if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

(a): Yes,  Madam.  The  scheme  of  'Community  Development  through  Polytechnics' (CDTP) is being implemented through 518 Polytechnics across the country. The scheme aims at  providing  non-formal,  short-term,  employment  oriented  skill  development  programmes through AICTE approved Polytechnics, to various sections of the community, particularly the rural, unorganized & disadvantaged sections of the society, including SCs/STs and women to enable them to obtain gainful self / wage employment. Duration of the training usually ranges from three to six months. No fee is charged from the trainees for the courses.

- (b): 11 Polytechnics of Jharkhand are implementing the scheme.
- (c) & (d): The payment of Honorarium to the persons engaged for the scheme is regulated as per the scheme document which is available in Ministry's web-site i.e. http://mhrd.gov.in/technical-education-23.
- (e) & (f): No such proposal is under consideration.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3060 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-31
Subject: Export of Scented Rice
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: PRABHAS KUMAR SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3060 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st   DECEMBER,2018

## EXPORT OF SCENTED RICE

## 3060. DR. PRABHAS KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वा ͨणÏय एवं उɮयोग मंğी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is exporting scented rice to International market in view of the steep rise in demand in the international market;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  there  is  any  proposal  to  encourage  export  of  scented  rice  to  protect  the Indian farmers; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h ¼Jh lh- vkj- pkS/kjh½

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a & b) India is the largest exporter of Basmati rice, which is one of the major varieties of aromatic/scented rice. Details of India's export of basmati rice during the last three years are as under:
- (c  &  d)  Promotion  of  exports  of  agricultural  products  like  scented  rice  is  a  continuous process. The Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), an autonomous organisation under the administrative control of Department  of  Commerce,  has  been  mandated  with  the  export  promotion  of  rice including  Basmati  rice.  APEDA  has  been  able  to  register  Basmati  Rice  as  a Geographical  Indication  (GI)  in  February  2016.  APEDA,  in  collaboration  with  the trade, has also established Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF), which undertakes various activities for development and export promotion of Basmati rice. Moreover, APEDA has also been providing assistance to the Basmati rice exporters under various components of its export promotion scheme.

Quantity: Lakh MT; Value: USD Million

| 2015-16   | 2015-16   | 2016-17   | 2016-17   | 2017-18   | 2017-18   |
|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Quantity  | Value     | Quantity  | Value     | Quantity  | Value     |
| 40.46     | 3477.98   | 39.85     | 3216.59   | 40.57     | 4169.48   |

Source: DGCI&S

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3058 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-31
Subject: Basic Amenities for Rath Yatra
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Pratyusha Rajeshwari Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3058 ANSWERED ON 31.12.2018

## BASIC AMENITIES FOR RATH YATRA

## 3058. SHRIMATI PRATYUSHA RAJESHWARI SINGH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  allocated  funds  to  the  State Government of Maharashtra to provide basic amenities to the tourists participating in Rath Yatra organised in Puri, Odisha;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  allocation  has  also  been  made  for  providing drinking  water  and  other  basic  amenities  to  the  tourists visiting Puri, Odisha; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a) & (b): No, Madam.

(c) & (d):  Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned an amount of Rs.50.00 crore  in  the  year  2014-15  for  Infrastructure  Development  at  Puri, Shree  Jagannath  Dham-  Ramachandi-Prachi  River  front  at  Deuli under Mega Circuit in the State of Odisha.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3056 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-31
Subject: Financial Assistance to Old Aged Artists
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3056 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.12.2018

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO OLD AGED ARTISTS

## 3056. SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWARA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the old aged artists and scholars in the country are leading a miserable life;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether the Government has introduced any scheme for betterment/welfare of old aged artists and scholars in the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the funds allocated/released/utilised in this regard during each of the last three years and the current year, scheme-wise and State/UT-wise including Karnataka?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (I/C)

## FOR CULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) The Government  is extremely sensitive to and concerned about the improvement of financial and socio-economic status of old aged artists and scholars in the country.
- (b & c) For assistance of old aged indigent artistes and scholars, the Government administers  a  Scheme  namely  'Scheme  for  Pension  and  Medical  Aid  to Artistes' under which financial assistance in the form of monthly pension is provided to old artists and scholars of the age of sixty years and above who have made significant contribution in their fields, art and letters etc. and their income  (including  income  of  the  spouse)  must  not  exceed  Rs.4000/-  per month.
- (d)     The funds under the scheme are released directly to the beneficiaries by the Ministry or through service provider i.e. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and not State/UT-wise. The details in respect of funds

allocated/released/  utilized  during  each  of  the  last  three  years  and  the current year including Karnataka are as under:-

| Financial Year   |   Funds allocated (Rs. in crore) | Amount utilized (Rs. in crore)   |
|------------------|----------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| 2015-2016        |                            17.75 | 13.86                            |
| 2016-2017        |                            18    | 13.17                            |
| 2017-2018        |                            14.95 | 15.30^                           |
| 2018-2019        |                            25    | 14.69*                           |

^ expenditure incurred by utilizing unspent balance of previous year. *As on 30 th Nov. 2018.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3054 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-31
Subject: Setting up of Petrol Pumps
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: KANWAR SINGH TANWAR

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3054 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st  DECEMBER, 2018

## Setting up of Petrol Pumps

## 3054. SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWAR:

## पेट्रोलियम एवं प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) proposes to set up petrol and diesel pumps in the rural areas of the country;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  norms/guidelines  laid  down  for  the purpose; and
- (c)  the  impact  of  the  newly  set  up  as  well  as  the  existing  petrol  pumps  on availability and consumption of petrol and diesel in the rural areas?

## ANSWER

पेट्रोलियम एवं प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री (श्री धमेन्द्र प्रधान)

## MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a) & (b) Oil  Marketing Companies (OMCs) have informed that expansion of Retail  Outlet  network  is  a  continuous  process  to  ensure  adequate availability  of  motoring  fuels  like  petrol  and  diesel  throughout  the country. Recently, OMCs have issued an advertisement for award of new  Retail Outlet dealerships including rural retail outlets on 25.11.2018.  Procedure  /  Norms  /  Criteria  /  Reservation  Policy  for allotment of Retail Outlet Dealerships in the country are available on the respective websites of the OMCs i.e. www.iocl.com, www.bharatpetroleum.com & www.hindustanpetroleum.com .
- (c) The new retail outlets in rural areas will help in reaching the products to the doorsteps of the farmer/rural population. Currently, approximately 16% of total sales volume of Indian Oil Corporation is sold  through  rural  ROs.  With  the  commissioning  of  rural  retail outlets, the consumption is likely to increase further.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3052 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-31
Subject: Development of Model Rocketry Industry
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: POONAM  MAHAJAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3052. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 31 ST   DECEMBER, 2018.

## DEVELOPMENT OF MODEL ROCKETRY INDUSTRY

## 3052.  SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  various  proposals  regarding  the development  of  model  rocketry  industry  and  ascertained  potential  benefits arising out of the same in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  undertook  detailed  assessment  to  explore  the commercial,  educational,  experimental  potential  of  model  rocketry  industry and its research and development in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Department  of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) is considering  to  amend  extant  rules  and  regulations  pertaining  to  the  use  of explosives to encourage model rocketry industry in the country and if so, the details thereof including the time frame by which the guidelines will be evolved to develop the industry?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज् य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज् यमंत्री (श्री सी.आर. चौधरी) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) & (b): Yes,  Department  of  Space  /ISRO  has  received  one  proposal  from  a start-up  company  regarding  model  rocketry  and  they  are    evaluating the same.
- (c): There  is  no  proposal  under  consideration  in  the  Department  of Industrial Policy  and Promotion (DIPP) for the  amendment of extant rules  and  regulations  pertaining  to  use  of  explosives  to  encourage model rocketry in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3051 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-31
Subject: SAIL Land
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3051 FOR ANSWER ON 31/12/2018

## SAIL LAND

3051.  SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the unutilized land at disposal of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Plant-wise;
- (b) whether SAIL has transferred the land acquired by it to any other authority/agency in the recent past; and
- (c) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  total  revenue  earned  by  SAIL therefrom?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR STEEL

(SHRI VISHNU DEO SAI)

- (a) At  present  there  is  no  surplus  land  at  the  disposal  of  SAIL  plants,  as  the vacant land at present is earmarked for future utilization/ expansion projects.
- (b)&(c):  During  last  three  years,  a  parcel  of  land  measuring  0.325  acres  has  been surrendered  back  in  Rourkela  to  Government  of  Odisha  for  setting  up  Sewerage Treatment Plant and Pumping Station. The revenue generated is reimbursement of land acquisition cost i.e. Rs.130 only.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3049 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-31
Subject: Private Collection of Historical Objects
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: A.P. JITHENDER REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3049 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st  DECEMBER 2019

## PRIVATE COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL OBJECTS

3049:   SHRI A.P. JITHENDER REDDY:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  of  posts  lying  vacant  in  Archaeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI) since 2014 and the details of steps taken to fill the said vacancies;
- (b) the number of privately owned museums in the country, State/UT-wise;
- (c) the  details  of  steps  taken  for  ensuring  maintenance  and  restoration  of antiques held in private museums;
- (d) the number of cases regarding illegal trade of antiquities registered during the last three years and the current year and the steps taken to combat the same;
- (e) the  Government's  policy  with  respect  to  private  collections  of  historical objects,  since  they  are  part  of  the  wider  community's  history  which  are accessible to only a handful of wealthy individuals;
- (f) whether the Government proposes on obligating private collectors to display artefacts to general public for a minimum number of days per year and if so, the  details  thereof  and  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  in  this  regard; and
- (g) the number of monuments in the country which were more than 75 years old demolised since 2014?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) The vacancies which have arisen in ASI since 2014 have been filled up from time  to  time  and  at  present  there  are  1653  vacancies.  ASI  is  taking concerted  efforts  to  fill  up  the  vacancies  as  and  when  they  arise  through UPSC, SSC and by holding meetings of Departmental Promotion Committees.
- (b) & (c) The private museums do not come under the purview of Ministry of Culture.

- (d) Archaeological Survey of India has not registered any case of illegal trade of antiquities  during  the  last  three  years  and  the  current  year.  The  various Enforcing Agencies under the control of State/UT governments are empowered to combat the same.
- (e) Presently,  ASI  do  not  have  any  Policy  with  respect  to  private  collection  of historical objects. As per provisions of the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972  certain  antiquities  are  registerable  and  can  be  retained  in  private ownership.
- (f) The  antiquities are dealt under  the provisions of Antiquities and  Art Treasures  Act,  1972.  There  is  no  provision  that  the  antiquities  are  to  be displayed for general public by private collectors for a minimum number of the days.
- (g) No  monument  declared  as  protected  monument  under  the  provisions  of AMASRA Act 1958 has been demolished.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3048 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-31
Subject: Innovation Council
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PARASURAMAN K.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3048 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.12.2018

## Innovation Council

## 3048. SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:

## Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Department  of  Education  has  assigned  the  All  India  Council  for Technical Education (AICTE) for developing Business, Idea and Creativity among the students;
- (b) if so, the salient features thereof along with the amount of funds allocated for the purpose;
- (c) whether the Government aims to expand the programme to schools and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the  details  of  the  manner  in  which  the  Government  is  likely  to  incentivise  other national organisations to join Institution's Innovation Council partnership?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

(a)  to  (d):  An  Innovation  Cell  has  been  established  by  Ministry  of  Human  Resource Development in the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to foster innovation culture  among  all  Higher  Education  Institutions  (HEIs)  only.  It  will  undertake/  initiate various innovations related activities such as establishing Institutions' Innovation Councils (IICs) in HEIs, ranking HEIs on innovation parameters such as Atal Ranking of Institutions on  Innovation  Achievements  (ARIIA)  rankings,  Hackathons  (Smart  India  Hackathon, International Hackathons, Grand/ Mini Challenges) and other such initiatives. Initially, an amount of Rs. 2 Crore has been proposed for the Innovation Cell during the year 201819.

In  the  Budget  for  the  year  2017-18,  an  Innovation  Fund  for  Secondary  Education  was created  under  Rashtriya  Madhyamik  Shiksha  Abhiyan  (RMSA),  to  encourage  local innovation for ensuring universal access, gender  parity and  quality  improvement, including  ICT  enabled  learning  transformation  with  a  special  focus  on  educationally backward  districts  of  the  country.    During  2017-18,  an  outlay  of  Rs.  69.75  crore  was approved for innovation fund.   Further, an outlay of Rs 314.39 crore has been provided for under Samagra Siksha for various innovative activities/ projects as submitted by the States  and  Union  Territories  (UTs)  for  secondary  and  higher  secondary  level  for encouraging science education and promote creativity.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3046 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-31
Subject: Delayed Payment to MSMEs
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: MAHEISH GIRRI

## GOVERNMETN OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3046 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.12.2018

## DELAYED PAYMENT TO MSMEs

## 3046.       SHRI MAHEISH GIRRI:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state;

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to empower Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country to directly  register their cases relating to delayed payments  by  Central  Ministries  /  Departments/  CPSEs/  State  Governments  also  providing them information about the pending payments with the said departments.
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any initiative to capture data regarding  MSMEs online to help the Ministry in saving the expenditure incurred at the time  of  4th All India Census, which was in range of approximately Rs. 200 cr.; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

(a)&(b): Yes, Madam. The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) has launched SAMADHAAN portal (https://samadhaan.msme.gov.in/MyMsme/MSEFC/MSEFC \_Welcome.aspx) on 30 th October, 2017 to enable Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) across the country to directly register their cases on line on the portal relating to delayed payments by Central Ministries / Departments/ CPSEs/ State Government etc.. The information about the pending payments from Central Ministries / Departments/ CPSEs/ State Government etc. is available in public domain and can be viewed by the MSEs.

(c)&(d): Ministry  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  has  introduced  Udyog Aadhaar  Memorandum  (UAM)  for  registration  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprise (MSME) on self declaration basis.

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