Lok Sabha Question No. 711 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: MSMEs in Assam
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Md. Rakibul Hussain

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 711 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.12.2025

## MSMEs IN ASSAM

## 711. MD. RAKIBUL HUSSAIN:

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

- (a) the number of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) registered in Assam during the last five years; sector-wise;
- (b) the challenges faced by these units; and

(c) the steps taken to improve credit flow to these units?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

- (a): A revised definition  based  on  the  twin  criteria  of  investment  and  turnover,  was  adopted  to define  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSME)  in  2020.  Accordingly,  for  registration  of enterprise having PAN Udyam Registration Portal (URP) was launchedon 01.07.2020. To formalise Informal Micro Enterprises (IMEs) i.e. Enterprises, which are exempt from filing GST, Udyam Assist Platform  (UAP),  was  launched  on  11.01.2023.Sector-wise  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises Registered  on  Udyam  Registration  Portal  during  the  last  Five  Financial  Years  (  01/04/2021  to 30/11/2025) in the State of Assam are attached as Annexure-I .
- (b) & (c): To improve the credit flow, Government implementing various schemes some of the significant schemes of Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises that extends credit support to MSMEsacross country including Chhattisgarh are as under:

A revised definition, based on the twin criteria of investment and turnover, was adopted on 01.07.2020 to define Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Udyam Registration Portal (URP) was launched for registration of MSMEs. To bring Informal Micro Enterprises (IMEs) under the formal ambit of MSMEs, Udyam Assist Platform (UAP) was launched on 11.01.2023. Once an enterprise  is  formalized,  it  becomes  eligible  to  avail  the  benefits  of  various  schemes,  subject  to meeting  the  eligibility  criteria,  as  per  the  guidelines.  Under  various  schemes  and  measures  of  the Government, there are provisions for special incentives to ensure inclusiveness. For example, under Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), collateral free loan up to a limit of Rs. 500 lakh (w.e.f. 01.04.2023) to MSEs with guarantee coverage up to 90 % for various categories of loan is provided.

To support and strengthen the MSMEs Sector, the Government implements various measures, which,  inter-alia,  include  measures  for  formalization  of  enterprises,  measures  to  provide  access  to financial support, marketing support, technological support,infrastructure, skilling, etc.

- (i) For  providing  ease  of  access  to  finance,  in  addition  to  CGS,  Schemes,  such  as,  Prime Minister's  Employment  Generation  Programme  (PMEGP)  for  setting  up  of  new  micro enterprises  in  the  non-farm  sector  by  providing  Margin  Money  subsidy  on  the  Bank  loan, Special  Credit  Linked  Capital  Subsidy  Scheme  with  a  provision  of  25%  subsidy  to  SC/ST MSEs  on  institutional  finance  for  procurement  of  Plant  &  Machinery/Equipment,  PM VishwakarmaYojana, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, etc., are implemented.
- (ii)   Public  Procurement Policy  for Micro and Small EnterprisesOrder 2012 provides an assured market share to  Micro  and  Small  Enterprises  (MSEs).  Procurement  and  Marketing  Support Scheme (PMSS) extends benefits to MSEs for market access through participation in Trade Fairs/  Exhibitions,  Vendor  Development  Programmes,  adoption  of  Modern  Packaging Technique, e-Commerce platforms, etc.
- (iii)   The  network  of  Technology  Centres/Tool  Rooms  in  the  country  supports  MSMEs  in providing  access  to  advance  manufacturing  technologies,  training  &  skilling  and  business consultancy  services  to  make  them  competitive.  ZED  2.0  Scheme  has  been  launched  for improved efficacy of certification levels and for enhancing quality and competitiveness. To digitally empower MSEs, the Trade Enablement and Marketing Scheme has been launched.
- (iv)  The Government implements Micro and Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of MSEs by extending financial assistance to establish  Common  Facility  Centres  (CFCs)  in  the  existing  clusters  and  establish/up-grade infrastructural facilities in new/existing industrial estates/areas/flatted factory complexes.
- (v)   Entrepreneurship and Skill Development  Programme  promotes  new  enterprises, build capacity of existing MSMEs and inculcate entrepreneurial culture in the country.

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Annexure referred to in  reply  to  part  (a)  of  Lok  Sabha  Unstarred  Question  no.  711  for  answer  on 04.12.2025.

| Financial Year                    | Manufacturing                     | Services                          | Trading                           | Total                             |
|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| 2021-22                           | 22,725                            | 29,464                            | 19,241                            | 71,430                            |
| 2022-23                           | 37,317                            | 27,858                            | 66,952                            | 132,127                           |
| 2023-24                           | 97,802                            | 93,217                            | 210,817                           | 401,836                           |
| 2024-25                           | 151,292                           | 106,700                           | 211,713                           | 469,705                           |
| 2025-26 (Till - 30/11/2025)       | 75,555                            | 69,012                            | 117,917                           | 262,484                           |
| Total:-                           | 384,691                           | 326,251                           | 626,640                           | 1,337,582                         |
| Report Dated:- 01/12/2025 07:35PM | Report Dated:- 01/12/2025 07:35PM | Report Dated:- 01/12/2025 07:35PM | Report Dated:- 01/12/2025 07:35PM | Report Dated:- 01/12/2025 07:35PM |

Source: Udyam Registration Portal