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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3345
TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2026
NSIC INITIATIVES IN ANDHRA PRADESH
3345. SHRI G M HARISH BALAYOGI:
Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:
(a) the initiatives taken by National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) for promotion and
development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Andhra Pradesh especially in
Konaseema district, including physical targets and achievements during the last three years;
(b) the number of MSMEs/entrepreneurs assisted and benefited under various NSIC schemes in the
said State and the district during the last three years, scheme-wise;
(c) the funds sanctioned, released and utilised under NSIC initiatives in Andhra Pradesh during the
last three years, year-wise;
(d) the entrepreneurship and skill development programmes conducted by NSIC in Andhra Pradesh
during the said period, including number of trainees and centres functional, sanctioned/proposed in the
State and Konaseema district;
(e) the steps taken to promote SC/ST entrepreneurship under NSIC initiatives, including number of
beneficiaries in Andhra Pradesh and Konaseema district during the last three years;
(f) the details of MoUs signed between NSIC and agencies/entities in Andhra Pradesh, including
present implementation status; and
(g) the steps taken to expand reach and effectiveness of NSIC services in Andhra Pradesh and
Konaseema district?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)
(a) to (c): The National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC), a public sector enterprise
under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) provides integrated support for
promotion and development of MSMEs across the country including Konaseema district of Andhra
Pradesh through its various schemes. These schemes inter-alia include Raw Material Assistance, Raw
Material Distribution, Marketing Support, credit facilitation, ICT digital services, skill development and
entrepreneurship development, etc. NSIC Branch offices located at Vijayawada and Vishakhapatnam
cater the needs of MSMEs of Konaseema district.: 2 :
The number of MSMEs/entrepreneurs assisted and benefited under various schemes of NSIC in Andhra
Pradesh during the last three years and current year are as under:
Years Single Point Global Raw Raw Bank Bill
Registration MSME Material Material Tie-up Discounting
Scheme Mart -B2B Assistance Distribut- Scheme Scheme
Scheme ion scheme
2022-23 186 72 83 4 2 -
2023-24 159 102 81 6 2 1
2024-25 144 96 82 2 2 1
2025-26 117 191 78 6 7 1
(up to 28th Feb.
2026)
Scheme-wise fund sanctioned under NSIC initiatives in the State of Andhra Pradesh during the last three
years and current year are as under:
(Rs. in lakh)
Raw Material Raw Material Bank Tie- Bill Discounting
Years Assistance Scheme Distribution up Scheme Scheme
scheme
2022-23 26143.34 364.00 38.75 -
2023-24 22334.37 435.73 330.00 400.00
2024-25 23159.96 477.86 51.00 283.13
2025-26
28244.08 363.98 416.00 627.15
(up to 28th Feb. 2026)
(d): Details of entrepreneurship and skill development programmes conducted by NSIC Technical
Service Centre, Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh during the last three years and current year (upto 28th
February 2026) are as under:
Year Number of programmes Number of candidates
2022-23 01 20
2023-24 01 100
2024-25 02 479
2025-26 09 1161
(upto 28 Feb. 2026): 3 :
(e): NSIC implements the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme of Government of India to promote
entrepreneurship amongst the SCs/STs and to facilitate fulfilment of the mandated 4% procurement
from SC/ST owned Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) under the Public Procurement Policy for
MSEs. Several initiatives have been taken up, such as subsidy upto Rs. 25 lakh through Special Credit
Linked Capital Subsidy on institutional finance for procurement of plant & machinery and equipment;
skilling and capacity building program; market linkage through Special Market Assistance Scheme; and
to enhance competitiveness, reimbursement of testing fees, membership fee of Export Promotion
Councils and Government promoted e-commerce portals, etc. 1446 SC/ST entrepreneurs from the State
of Andhra Pradesh have availed the benefit under the Scheme during the last three years and current
year.
(f): NSIC has entered into MoU with Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL), Rashtriya Ispat Nigam
Limited (RINL), BITARA Private Ltd., Shree Cement, Sri Kanya Steel Corporation for supply of raw
materials to MSMEs in Andhra Pradesh for commercial activities.
(g): Several steps have been taken by NSIC to expand its reach and effectiveness of its services in
Andhra Pradesh including Konaseema district which inter-alia include:
(i) Organisation of awareness programmes, Team Initiative workshops, Campaigns and seminars to
inform MSMEs about NSIC schemes
(ii) Provide credit and raw material assistance to ease financial constraints on MSMEs.
(iii) Organisation of Entrepreneurship Development and Skill Training Programmes through partner
institutions.
(iv) Implementation of National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme to enhance participation of SC/ST
entrepreneurs in public procurement
(v) Facilitating market linkages through trade fairs, exhibitions, etc.
(vi) Collaboration with State agencies and district authorities for effective delivery of support
services.
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