The government has provided subsidies of Rs. 154.44 crore, Rs. 174.24 crore, Rs. 281.07 crore and Rs.14.06 crore during 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12 (upto July, 2011) respectively to micro, small and medium enterprises, under plan schemes which have benefitted them for technology up-gradation, quality certification, marketing development etc.
As per the fourth all India census of micro, small and medium enterprises 2006-07, the numbers of registered enterprises and persons employed are 15,63,974 and 93,09,486 respectively.
The Ministry has prepared a strategic action plan to pro