Question

Explain the product range of small scale industries

Answer 1

The small scale sector contributes nearly 40% of the gross industrial value added in the Indian economy. In order to encourage the growth of small scale industries the government has reserved certain products to be manufactured by them. Large and medium units can manufacture the reserved items only if they export 50% or more of the production.

Some of the products reserved for small scale industries are:

1. Agricultural implements

2. Air / Room Coolers

3. Basket Cane

4. Battery Charger

5. All types of bags

6. Bath tubs

7. Brushes of all types

8. All types of buckets

9. Canvas Products

10. Cleaning  Powder

11. Chokes for light fitting

12. Claw Bars and Wires

13. Chappals and sandals

14. Coir fibre and Coir yarn

15. Conduit pipes