What are the policies and schemes for promotion of SSI being implemented by State Governments ?
All the State Governments provide technical and other support services to small units through their Directorates of Industries, and District Industries Centres. Although the details of the scheme vary from state to state, the following are the common areas of support. • Development and management of industrial estates • Suspension/deferment of Sales Tax • Power subsidies • Capital investment subsidies for new units set up in a particular district • Seed Capital/Margin Money Assistance Scheme • Priority in allotment of power connection, water connection.