Lok Sabha Question No. 6399 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: MSME Clusters in Punjab
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6399 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.04.2026

## MSME CLUSTERS IN PUNJAB

## 6399. SHRI GURMEET SINGH MEET HAYER:

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

- (a) the  total  number  of  functional  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSMEs)  clusters including such clusters added during the last ten years, State-wise, industry-wise and sector-wise;
- (b) the  criteria  and  procedure  for  approval  of  new  MSME  clusters  and  the  quantum  of  Central assistance provided for infrastructure, common facility centres and technology support;
- (c) whether the Government is considering to establish or support any new clusters in Punjab and if so, the status and timelines of such proposals;
- (d) the  number  of  clusters  operational  in  Punjab  and  neighbouring  States  with  comparative performance data thereof; and
- (e) the  steps  taken  to  strengthen  MSME  value  chains,  enhance  competitiveness  and  ensure effective  uptake  of  cluster  development  schemes  by  industries  in  Punjab,  including  outreach  and handholding support?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): A  total  number  of  113  Common  Facility  Centres  (CFCs),  including  (78)  such  CFC  added during the last ten years, have been Completed/functional across the country under the Micro & Small Enterprises-Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP), State-wise details of CFCs Completed/functional under the MSE-CDP are annexed at Annexure-A and Sector-wise/Industry-wise details    of  Common  Facility  Centres  (CFC)Completed/functional  including such  CFC added  during last ten years  under the MSE-CDP are annexed Annexure-B .
- (b): Ministry  of  MSME  is  implementing  Micro  and  Small  Enterprises  Cluster  Development Programme  (MSE-CDP)  across  the  country.  The  objective  of  the  scheme  is  to  enhance  the productivity and competitiveness of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs)  for their holistic development adopting cluster development approach by extending financial assistance as GoI grant to establish  Common Facility Centers (CFCs) in the existing clusters and establish/up-grade infrastructural facilities in new/existing industrial estates/areas/flatted factory complexes. It is demand driven scheme and proposals are received from State Government/UTS as per their need. Clusters are required to consist of a group of Micro and Small Enterprises located in a contiguous geographical area  or  linked  through  a  value  chain,  producing  similar  or  related  products  and  facing  common opportunities  and  challenges.  The  cluster  should  have  adequate  number of  enterprises,  potential  for growth,  and  willingness  of  stakeholders  to  participate  through  a  Special  Purpose  Vehicle  (SPV). Project  proposals  are  initiated  by  the  State  Government/Implementing  Agency.  A  Detailed  Project Report (DPR) is prepared and appraised by a competent bank or technical institution. The proposal is then  recommended by the State Level  Steering Committee (SLSC) and subsequently examined and approved  by  the  National  Project  Approval  Committee  (NPAC)  of  the  Government  of  India  after receipt of completeproposal as per Scheme guidelines. For Common Facility Centres (CFCs), Central assistance is provided up to 60% of the project cost, subject to a maximum of Rs. 30crore. In the case of Special Category States, Aspirational Districts and for clusters owned and managed by women, the assistance may go up to 80%.

(c) & (e): Presently,  03 Common Facility Centres (CFCs) are functional/operational in the State of  Punjab.  In  the  neighbouring  States,  05  CFCs  in  Haryana,  01  in  Jammu  &  Kashmir,  and  01  in Rajasthan  have  been  completed  and  are  operational.Further,  Ministry  of  MSME,  through  its  field offices  i.e.  MSME-DFO  Ludhiana,  regularly  organizes  outreach  programmes  in  coordination  with MSME/Industry Departments of States of  and other stakeholders like Special purpose vehicle (SPV), Industry  Associations  etc.,  to  create  awareness  and  strengthen  MSME  value  chains  and  enhance competitiveness in Punjab under MSE-CDP Schemes.The proposal for setting up of Honey Processing cluster, Ludhiana /Agro-based is received from government of Punjab is under process.

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Annexure  refer  to  in  reply  of  part  (a)  of  Lok  Sabha  Unstarred  Question  No.  6399  for  answer  on 02.04.2026.

Number of State-wise details of Common Facility Centres (CFC) Completed/functional including such CFC added during last ten years under the MSME are as follows:

| S. No.   | State          |   Total No. of CFC Completed/ Functional |   No. of CFC Completed/ Functional during last Ten years |
|----------|----------------|------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| 1.       | Andhra Pradesh |                                        3 |                                                        1 |
| 2.       | Assam          |                                        1 |                                                        0 |
| 3.       | Bihar          |                                        1 |                                                        0 |
| 4.       | Goa            |                                        1 |                                                        0 |
| 5.       | Gujarat        |                                        2 |                                                        1 |
| 6.       | Haryana        |                                        5 |                                                        5 |
| 7.       | J&K            |                                        1 |                                                        0 |
| 8.       | Karnataka      |                                       15 |                                                       11 |
| 9.       | Kerala         |                                       12 |                                                        4 |
| 10.      | Maharashtra    |                                       18 |                                                       16 |
| 11.      | Odisha         |                                        3 |                                                        2 |
| 12.      | Punjab         |                                        3 |                                                        3 |
| 13.      | Rajasthan      |                                        1 |                                                        1 |
| 14.      | Tamil Nadu     |                                       33 |                                                       23 |
| 15.      | Uttar Pradesh  |                                        5 |                                                        4 |
| 16.      | West Bengal    |                                        9 |                                                        7 |
| Total    | Total          |                                      113 |                                                       78 |

Annexure  refer  to  in  reply  of  part  (a)  of  Lok  Sabha  Unstarred  Question  No.  6399  for  answer  on 02.04.2026.

Sector-wise/Industry-wise details of Common Facility Centres (CFC) Completed/functional including such CFC added during last ten years under the MSE-CDP are as follows:

| S. No.   | Sector Name              |   Total |   During the Last Ten Year |
|----------|--------------------------|---------|----------------------------|
| 1.       | Agro Based Industries    |       2 |                          1 |
| 2.       | Automobiles              |       5 |                          4 |
| 3.       | Ceramic                  |       2 |                          2 |
| 4.       | Chemical                 |       7 |                          1 |
| 5.       | Electronics / Electrical |       3 |                          2 |
| 6.       | Engineering              |      11 |                         10 |
| 7.       | Food processing          |      23 |                         14 |
| 8.       | Foundary                 |       2 |                          1 |
| 9.       | Furniture                |       9 |                          6 |
| 10.      | Gem &Jewellery           |       4 |                          3 |
| 11.      | Handicraft               |       3 |                          0 |
| 12.      | Leather                  |       1 |                          1 |
| 13.      | Metal                    |       3 |                          2 |
| 14.      | Miscellaneous            |       3 |                          1 |
| 15.      | Pharma &Ayurveda         |       2 |                          2 |
| 16.      | Plastic                  |       3 |                          2 |
| 17.      | Printing& Packaging      |       6 |                          5 |
| 18.      | Rubber                   |       1 |                          0 |
| 19.      | Steel                    |       2 |                          2 |
| 20.      | Textile                  |      21 |                         19 |
| Total    |                          |     113 |                         78 |