Financial assistance is provided
on reimbursement basis under the International Cooperation (IC) Scheme of this
Ministry to registered Societies, Industry /Enterprise Associations, State
/Central Government Organisations, Trusts and Organisations associated with the
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for deputation of MSME business
delegations to other countries for exploring new areas of technology infusion/upgradation, facilitating
joint ventures, improving market of MSMEs products, foreign collaborations,
etc. Such business delegations are quite beneficial
for MSMEs as it helps them in exploration of export markets for Indian MSMEs,
increasing access to international business networks, technology
upgradation/modernization, improved competitiveness, awareness of better
manufacturing practices etc.
Year-wise details of
funds utilized by the Government under IC Scheme during the last three years
and current year (upto 31.10.2011) are as under:
|
Year
|
Amount
utilized
(Rs.
in lakh)
|
|
2008-09
|
175.00
|
|
2009-10
|
200.00
|
|
2010-11
|
399.42
|
|
2011-12
(upto
31.10.2011)
|
101.04
|
This information was given by the
Union Cabinet Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Virbhadra
Singh in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
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