Lok Sabha Question No. 242 (STARRED), answered on 2024-12-12
Subject: MSME Industries in Ludhiana
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Amrinder Singh Raja Warring

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *242 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2024

## MSME INDUSTRIES IN LUDHIANA

*242. SHRI AMRINDER SINGH RAJA WARRING:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any plans to open a State-of the-art Exhibition Centre for the promotion and use by MSME industries in Ludhiana;
- (b) if not, whether the Government is planning to consider such a proposal in the near future; and
- (c) if not, whether the Government has any plans to promote MSME sector in Ludhiana which is facing  difficulties  in  sustainable  growth  due  to  various  policy  limitations  and  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI JITAN RAM MANJHI)

- (a) to (c): A statement is laid on the Table of the House

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (C) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *242 FOR ANSWER ON 12.12.2024

(a) and (b): There is no plan under consideration of the Government to establish a State-of-the-Art Exhibition  Centre  for  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSMEs)  at  Ludhiana.  Procurement and  Marketing  Support  (PMS)  scheme  of  the  Ministry  of  MSME  promotes  new  market  access initiatives through organizing / participation in national/ international trade fairs/ exhibitions/ MSME Expo etc. held across the country, including Ludhiana in the State of Punjab. These exhibitions/fairs are temporary in nature and organized at available venues/spaces across country. Since 01.04.2022, 12 fairs/exhibitions have been conducted at Ludiana under the PMS Scheme ( Annexure-A ). A total of 729 Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) have participated in these 12 fairs/exhibitions at Ludhiana (Annexure-B).

- (c): The Government has been actively promoting the growth of the MSME sector, including in Ludhiana, through a variety of schemes for fostering their sustainable development. The schemes/programmes inter alia include Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises, Prime  Minister's  Employment  Generation  Programme  (PMEGP),Micro  and  Small  EnterprisesCluster  Development  Programme  (MSE-CDP),  MSME  Champions  scheme,  Procurement  and Marketing Support Scheme (PMS).

During the last five years, Government has taken a number of initiatives to promote the Micro and Small Enterprises in the country including Ludhiana, which inter alia include the following: -

- i. New criteria  for  classification  of  MSMEs  with  higher  threshold,  based  on  Investment  and Turnover, to widen the ambit of the MSME sector.
- ii. New registration of MSMEs through ''Udyam Registration'' for Ease of Doing Business. Since the adoption of the revised definition of MSMEs on 01.07.2020, over 5.6 Crore Micro, Small and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSMEs)  have  been  registered  on  Udyam  Registration  Portal, including Udyam Assist Platform (UAP), from 01.07.2020 to 08.12.2024.
- iii. Launch  of  Udyam  Assist  Platform  (UAP)  on  11.01.2023  to  bring  the  Informal  Micro Enterprises  (IMEs)  under  the  formal  ambit  for  availing  the  benefit  under  Priority  Sector Lending (PSL).
- iv. The  registration  under  Udyam  Portal  is  3,16,72,134  and  the  Informal  Micro  Enterprises (IMEs) registered under Udyam Assist are 2,43,89,837.

## (From 01.04.2023 to 09.12.2024)

| Particulars   | MSME (Udyam) Registrations   | Udyam Assist Platform (UAP)   | Total Registrations   |
|---------------|------------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------------|
| All India     | 1,64,39,863                  | 2,30,57,345                   | 3,94,97,208           |
| Punjab        | 6,34,844                     | 4,10,612                      | 10,45,456             |
| Ludhiana      | 1,06,290                     | 65,102                        | 1,71,392              |

: 2 :

- v. Collateral free loan up to a limit of Rs. 500 lakh (w.e.f. 01.04.23) to MSEs with guarantee coverage up to 85 % for various categories of loan through Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro  and  Small  Enterprises  (CGTMSE)  under  Credit  Guarantee  Scheme.  Under  Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises:
- a) Guarantee ceiling has been increased from ₹2 crore to ₹5 crore.
- b) Standard rates for Annual Guarantee Fees have been reduced by 50% w.e.f. 01.04.2023.

## Credit Guarantee extended to Micro and Small Units

## from 01.04.2000 to 31.03.2024

| Particulars                  | All India   | Punjab   | Ludhiana   |
|------------------------------|-------------|----------|------------|
| Guarantees (In Nos.)         | 87,96,062   | 2,76,437 | 43,806     |
| Guarantees (Amount in crore) | 6,29,364    | 22,048   | 6,446      |

- vi. Ministry of MSME,  through Khadi and Village Industries Commission  (KVIC), is implementing Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) for assisting entrepreneurs in setting up of new enterprises in the non-farm sector.
- vii. No global tenders for procurement up to Rs. 200 crore
- viii. Non-tax benefits extended for 3 years in case of an upward change in status of MSMEs.
- ix. Roll  out  of  Raising  and  Accelerating  MSME  Performance  (RAMP)  programme  with  an outlay of Rs. 6,000 crore over 5 years.
- x. Launch of 'PM Vishwakarma' Scheme on 17.09.2023 to provide benefits to the traditional artisans and craftspeople engaged in 18 trades.

(From 01.04.2023 to 09.12.2024)

| Particulars   | No. of Units Assisted   | Estimated Employment Generated   | Margin Money Subsidy (Rs. lakh)   |
|---------------|-------------------------|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| All India     | 1,16,073                | 9,28,584                         | 4,15,206                          |
| Punjab        | 2,035                   | 16,280                           | 13,693                            |
| Ludhiana      | 184                     | 1,472                            | 1,436                             |

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Annexure-A Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) and (b) to the Lok Sabha Starred Question Number *242 for answer on 12.12.2024

|   S. No. | MSME-DFO / DC(MSME)   | Name of event with address                                                                                                | Dates                    | Product Detail                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
|----------|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | Ludhiana              | 5th India Agri Progress Expo 2024, Ludhiana Exhibition Centre, G T Road, Sahnewal, Ludhiana, LUDHIANA, PUNJAB             | 05.12.2024 To 08.12.2024 | Agriculture Machinery, Engg. Products, Automation Technology, Rotavators parts Sickles, Culvang Tools, Dairy Equipment and many more                                                                                                                 |
|        2 | Ludhiana              | 10TH MACHMA MACHINERY TOOLS & AUTOMATION EXPO, Grain Market Ground, Bahadur ke road, G.T. Raod, Ludhiana, LUDHIANA        | 08.03.2024 To 11.03.2024 | Machinery, Machine Tools ,Automation & Engineering Technology                                                                                                                                                                                        |
|        3 | Ludhiana              | Mach Auto Expo 2024, Ludhiana Exhibition Centre, G T Road, Sahnewal, Ludhiana, LUDHIANA, PUNJAB                           | 23.02.2024 To 26.02.2024 | Industrial Machinery, Engg. Products, Automation Technology, Robotics, Pneumatic Power tools, Laser Machinery, and many more.                                                                                                                        |
|        4 | Ludhiana              | INT-EXT Expo 2024, Ludhiana Exhibition Centre, G T Road, Sahnewal, Ludhiana, LUDHIANA, PUNJAB                             | 02.02.2024 To 05.02.2024 | Bath and Sanitation, Marble & Stones, Roofing & Cladding, Tiles &Ceramics, International Furnishing ,Home& Automation, Furniture and many more.                                                                                                      |
|        5 | Ludhiana              | CFOSE 2024 (14th International Cycle , fitness & Outdoor Sports Ex, Dana Mandi, Bahadrke Road, Ludhiana, LUDHIANA, PUNJAB | 01.02.2024 To 03.02.2024 | Cycle, Cycle Parts, Electric Vehicle, Batteries, Tyres and Tubes ,Cycle Machinery, Allied Products, Fitness GYM Equipment, Sports Products etc.                                                                                                      |
|        6 | Ludhiana              | 4th India Agri Progress Expo Expo 2024, Ludhiana Exhibition Centre, G T Road, Sahnewal, Ludhiana, LUDHIANA, PUNJAB        | 19.01.2024 To 21.01.2024 | Agriculture Machinery, Engg. Products, Automation Technology, Rotavators parts Sickles, Culvang Tools, Dairy Equipment and many more                                                                                                                 |
|        7 | Ludhiana              | 12th MACHAUTO EXPO 2023, Ludhiana Exhibition Centre, G. T. Road, Sahnewal, Ludhiana., LUDHIANA, PUNJAB                    | 24.02.2023 To 27.02.2023 | Machine Tools - Cutting, Machine Tools Accessories, Welding & Cutting, Robotics & Automation, Elect. & Elex. Products, Hydraulic & Pneumatic, Other Engg. Products, Industrial Supplies, Automation, Agri. Mach. Mfg., Automobiles &Auto Components. |

|   8 | Ludhiana   | CFOSE (India International Cycle, Fitness & Outdoor Sports Expo), Govt College for Girls, Ludhiana (Punjab), LUDHIANA, PUNJAB   | 03.02.2023 To 05.02.2023   | Cycle, Cycle Parts, Fitness GYM Equipment, Sports Products, Electric Vehicle, Batteries, Tyres and Tubes, Cycle Machinery, Allied Products etc.                                                                                                                     |
|-----|------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|   9 | Ludhiana   | INT EXT EXPO 2023, Ludhiana Exhibition Centre, G. T. Road, Sahnewal, Ludhiana., LUDHIANA, PUNJAB                                | 03.02.2023 To 06.02.2023   | Air Conditioning, Architectural & Decorative Lighting, Paints & Coats, Kitchen & Modular, Tiles & Ceramics, Electrical, Wires & Cables, Furniture & Fixtures, Wood, Hardware, Roofing & Cladding, Pipes & Fittings, Building materials, Steel etc.                  |
|  10 | Ludhiana   | 3rd INDIA AGRI PROGRESS EXPO 2023, Ludhiana Exhibition Centre, G. T. Road, Sahnewal, Ludhiana., LUDHIANA, PUNJAB                | 20.01.2023 To 22.01.2023   | Agriculture Machinery, Agriculture Implements, Tractors & Tractor Parts, Crop Cleaning Machine, Fertilizers, Pesticides & Fungicides, Irrigation System, Diary Equipment Manufacturers, Agri. Casting, Cultivating Tools, Milk Machines, cattle Feeds               |
|  11 | Ludhiana   | MACHMA EXPO, GRAIN MARKET GROUND, JALANDHAR BYE-PASS, G. T. ROAD, LUDHIANA, LUDHIANA, PUNJAB                                    | 09.12.2022 To 12.12.2022   | Machine Tools, Plastic Machinery, Automation & Engineering Technology, Automotive Manufacturing & Auto Components, Electrical & Electronics, Hand Tools & fasteners, General Engineering, Agriculture Machinery &                                                   |
|  12 | Ludhiana   | INT-EXT EXPO 2022, PAU GROUND, LUDHIANA, LUDHIANA, PUNJAB                                                                       | 08.04.2022 To 11.04.2022   | Equipment etc. Furniture, Doors & Windows, Hardware, Elevators & Escalators, Wood, Veneer, Roofing, Electrical, Wires & Cables, Building Materials, Water Management, Plumbing, Marbles & Stones, Landscaping & Gardens, Flooring, Paints & Coats, Kitchen, Safety, |

Annexure-B

## Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) and (b) to the Lok Sabha Starred Question Number *242 for answer on 12.12.2024

## Number of Micro and Small Enterprises participated in Domestic Trade Fairs/Exhibitions under PMS Scheme

| Financial Year            |   All India |   Punjab |   Ludhiana |
|---------------------------|-------------|----------|------------|
| 2022-23                   |       10733 |      740 |        386 |
| 2023-24                   |       11034 |      738 |        290 |
| 2024-25 (till 09.12.2024) |        5006 |      204 |         53 |