Small Scale Enterprises (SSE) constitutes an important and crucial segment of the industry sector. This sector accounts for 40% of value added in the manufacturing sector and contributes nearly 35% of the total direct exports. Small scale enterprises play economic, social and political role in employment creation, resources utilization and income generation.
As the March 2012, it is estimated that there are 34.42 lakh small scale units all over India giving employment to around 152.61 lakh people. Production at current prices is estimated 6, 90, 316 corers in 2001–2002.
Small Scale, Challenges, Co-operative
