Profile of registered and un-registered micro-enterprises from sub-mountainous region of Punjab

The present study was an attempt to address the profile of registered and un-registered micro-enterprises from sub-mountainous region of Punjab. The study was conducted in randomly selected two districts viz. Hoshiarpur and Roopnagar of sub mountainous region of Punjab. After the selection of districts “all women enterprises” were randomly selected from the list procured from various sources like Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and Regional Research Stations (RRSs) of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and Farmer Advisory Service Centre (FASC).The study contacted only those enterprises which were functional enterprises in both districts. Further proportionally from each districts four enterprises were contacted which were registered and six were un-registered thus a total of ten enterprises comprised the sample for study for preparing the profile of enterprises. The registered enterprises were engaged in manufacturing activities same as of un-registered enterprises like pickle making, squash making, jam preparation, murabba making, cloth stitching, embroidery, tokri making, toy making, decorative goods preparation etc. They all had fixed working hours and work throughout the year except Nari Shakti which worked on the basis of demand. They all were in contact with the Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) for expert advice and other useful help. Raw material was procured either from open market or from contractor as per the availability of raw material in market. Un-registered enterprise sold their products directly to customers, during RKMs and also in collective manner. Study suggested that un-registered enterprises should be motivated and guided to get their enterprise registered to draw benefits and to make them economically viable and vibrant.