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INDIAN STATE : ARUNACHAL PRADESH

General Information

Arunachal Pradesh is situated in the north-eastern part of India It has an international border with Bhutan to the west, China to the north and northeast and Myanmar to the east. It became an independent state in 1987. Arunachal is the largest state area-wise in the northeast region.

Fact File

Geographical Area	0.84(Lakh Sq Km)
Capital	Itanagar
Population (2001 Census) In lakhs	10.98 Lakhs
Percentage of State Population to All India Population	0.11
Gross state domestic product at current prices (2004-2005)	255637(Rs. Lakhs)*
Gross state domestic product at constant prices (1993-1994) for 2004-2005	134692 (Rs. Lakhs)*
Net state domestic product at current prices for 2004-2005	US$ 552.3 million
Net state domestic product at constant prices (1993-94) prices for 2004-2005	US$ 257.2298 million
Per capita income at current prices (2004-2005)	US$ 427.072
Contribution of Primary Sector	29.79 %
Contribution of Secondary Sector	27.72 %
Contribution of Tertiary Sector	42.49 %
Literacy rate Male Female	54.34 68.83 43.53

Source: CSO

Advantage Arunachal Pradesh

Nature's paradise with a phenomenal biodiversity of flora and fauna in terms of diverse forests and wildlife.
Market potential for the cultivation of orchids and a variety of medicinal plants.
Huge scope for development of traditional arts and crafts
Excellent opportunities in the tourism sector

Economic Infrastructure

Power

Installed capacity

During the year 2005-06, the installed capacity of the state stood at 60.36 MW. A detailed statement depicting the power scenario in the state is given below:

Installed capacity (MW)	2003-04	2004-05	2005-06
Thermal	15.88	15.88	15.88
Hydro	29.55	29.55	18.50
Gas	0.00	0.00	0.00
Others	0.00	0.18	25.98
Total	45.43	45.81	60.36

Source: Powermin.nic.in

Installed capacity by ownership

Installed capacity by ownership(MW)	2003-04	2004-05	2005-06
State sector	45.43	45.43	60.18
Private/Licensee	0.00	0.18	0.18
Total state & private sectors	45.43	45.61	60.36
Share in Central Sector stations	117.00	117.00	119.00
Total	162.43	162.61	179.36

Source: Powermin.nic.in

Power supply position

The overall power supply position in the state for the year 2005-06 is given below:

Energy (MU)	Requirement Availability	208.00 206.00
Peak (MW)	Requirement Met	75.00 73.00

Source: Powermin.nic.in

Status of rural electrification in Arunachal Pradesh

Status of rural electrification, as per CEA data, as on March 2005 is as under:

a. Village Electrification

i) Total No. of inhabited villages: 3649
ii) No. of villages reported as electrified: 2593
iii) Percentage of villages electrified: 71%

b. Rural Households electrification (as per 2001 census)

i) Total No. of rural households: 164,501
ii) Households electrified: 73,250
iii) Percentage of electrified rural households: 44.53%

Transport

The capital of Arunachal Pradesh is actually two twin towns, Naharlagun-the older town and Itanagar-the official capital.

Airways

The nearest airport is Tezpur in Assam, 216 km. from Naharlagun and 226 km. from Itanagar. Naharlagun is also connected by Helicopter service from Mohanbari (Dibrugarh) and Guwahati in Assam.

Railways

The nearest railway station is at Harmoti in Assam, 23 km from Naharlagun and 33 km from Itanagar. Arunachal Express departs daily from Kamakhya station (Maligaon) at 16.15 hrs.

Road

Itanagar is connected by a network of roads with all important cities and towns in the neighbouring states and major cities in the country.
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Social Infrastructure

Health

Major Health Centres in Arunachal Pradesh

General Hospitals: 3
District Hospitals: 11
Community Health Centre: 19
Primary Health Centre: 58
Sub Centre: 273
Health Unit: 5
Dispensaries: 12
Ayurvedic dispensaries: 4
Homeopathic dispensaries: 37
T.B. Hospital: 2
Family Welfare Clinic center: 16

Education

Educational Institutions in Arunachal Pradesh:

University: 1
Engineering Institute: 1
Polytechnic: 1
Industrial Training Institute: 3
Farmer's Training Centre: 1
Horticulture & Forestry College: 1
Colleges: 7
Higher Secondary Schools: 68
Middle Schools: 109
Junior basic/Primary school: 1289
Pre-Primary Schools: 46
School for handicapped: 1
Teacher training: 1
Source: arunachalpradesh.nic.in/education.htm

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is the national flagship programme to achieve universal elementary education in a mission mode. The goals of SSA are: all 6-14 age children in school/EGS (Education Guarantee Scheme) centre/bridge course by 2005; bridge all gender and social category gaps at primary stage by 2007 and at elementary education level by 2010; universal retention 2010; and focus on elementary education of satisfactory quality with emphasis on education for life. SSA has a funding pattern of 75:25 between the centre and the states, during the Xth Plan period. In the Union Budget 2006-07, Outlay for SSA has been increased from Rs.7, 156 crores for 2005-06 to Rs.10, 041 crores for 2006-07.

The state of Arunachal Pradesh has also benefited from the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan of the government. The progress report is highlighted below:

Progress under SSA upto 31st March 2006 in Arunachal Pradesh (In lakhs)

Targets	Achievements
No. of teachers recruited	2166
No. of children in Education Guarantee Scheme centres	34850
No. of children in Alternative & Innovative Education centres	16599

Year	GOI Releases	Expenditure incurred
2004-05	3009.00	1812.50
2005-06	4442.51	5750.80

Major Industries

Arts and crafts industry

Arunachal Pradesh is a land of beautiful handicrafts comprising wide range in variety. All the people have a tradition of artistic craftsmanship. A wide variety of crafts such as weaving painting, pottery, smithy work, basketry, woodcarving etc. are found among the people of Arunachal Pradesh.

On the basis of the art and cultural pattern, the indigenous inhabitants of the state may be divided into three distinct groups, (i) the group comprising Bodic tribe like Monpa, Sherdukpen, Memba, Khamba, Khamti and Singpho, (ii) group including the Aka, Miri, Miji, Sulung, Nishing, Adi, Apatani, Hill Miri, Tagin, Mishmi, Tangsa, Nah, (iii) and the Nocte and the Wancho. All of these groups have some speciality in their art items. The members of first group are good in art of woodcarving and painting works. The second group is widely known for their weaving and cane and bamboo works. The third group viz. Nocte and Wancho are also good wood carvers but their style and motifs are quite different from the other groups. They also specialise in beads works. Apart from these, carpet making, screth painting, tattooing, pottery, smithy and ivory works are also practiced by some of the tribesmen, which assume significance of their respective society

Weaving industry

Weaving is the occupation of the womenfolk throughout the territory. They are very particular about colors and have a beautiful sense of colour combination. The favourite colours are black, yellow dark blue, green, scarlet and madder. Originally they used natural dye but now a days they switch over to synthetic dyes available in the market. The designs are basically geometrical type varying from a formal arrangement of lines and bands to elaborate patterns of diamonds and lozenges. These designs are enhanced by internal repetition and other decorations.

A few of the woven products that deserves mention are Sherdukpen shawls, Apatani jackets and scarves, Adi skirts, jackets and bags, Mishmi shawls, blouses and jackets and Wancho bags Although fly shuttles are now being introduced particularly in the government run weaving centers, the traditional looms are still in use and the genuine textiles are products of these looms.

Cane and bamboo industry

Cane and bamboo industry of Arunachal Pradesh is of very high standard. Most of the domestic requirements are made of cane and bamboo. Hats of different sizes and shapes, various kinds of baskets, cane vessels, a wide variety of cane belts, woven and plains, elaborately woven brassier of cane and fibre, bamboo mugs with carvings, a variety of ornaments and neckless are some of the products that deserve special mention. The technique of basketry is also worth mentioning. The two basic techniques are twill and hexagon both open and closed.

Arunachal basketry is beautiful not only because of the fine texture but also because of the unusual shapes. Many a baskets have pleasing forms. There is definite correlation between the shape and the topography and climatic condition of the region. The angular and curvatious nature of some of the baskets has definite functional value.

Carpet Industry

Carpet making is the specialty of the Monpas. They weave lovely colourful carpets with dragon, geometric and floral designs. The choice of colour and the colour combination is unique. Though originally they weave carpet for domestic use, it has now become an item of trade. Along with increase in demand, production has also been made in large scale.

Wood Carving Industry

Woodcarving is a tradition with some of the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh.The Monpas, Khamtis, and Wanchos occupy significant place in this art. The Monpa wood carvers make beautiful cups, dishes, fruit bowls and carve magnificent masks for ceremonial dances and pantomimes. Wooden masks are also carved by the Khambas and Membas of West Siang. The Khamptis make beautiful religious images figures of dancers, toys and other objects. Very beautiful woodcarvings are made by the Wanchos of Tirap. In fact the Wancho area is the chief center of woodcarving. Wancho woodcarving was earlier associated mainly with head hunting and human head dominated everything that they made. But now-a -days variety of subjects is included. They are invariably free standing. Minute observation on the details will reveal that the Wancho wood carver has deep sense of proportion, in spite of the fact that they give much attention to the head. Of late departure from the traditional fixed form is noticed in many carved figures. Asymmetrical ones replace symmetrical postures; relief works are experimented in various themes. There is no doubt that change has penetrated deep into the Wancho woodcarving.

Ornaments Industry

Ornament making is another craft widely practiced in Arunachal Pradesh.Besides beads of various colours and sizes blue-feathered wings of birds and green wings of beetles are also used in decoration. The Akas make bamboo bangles and ear ornaments, which are sometimes decorated with pocker work designs. Most of the ornaments are made of beads, as the tribes are very fond of it. While some people just hang strings of beads round their neck, others such as the Noctes and Wanchos weave them into very attractive patterns. The Wancho girls particularly are very expert in beadwork. The designs and colour combination are superb. Besides beadwork, the Wanchos make ear ornaments from glass beads, wild seeds, cane, bamboo and reed. Various ornaments of coloured glass beads hold a special fascination for the people of Arunachal Pradesh.Silver ornaments are a specialty of the Mishmis. The Idu Mishmi women wear silver fillet necklaces with lockets and beautiful earring. The Sherdukpens and the Khamtis at one time were also renowned for silver work.

Tourism

Department of Tourism, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh has made a humble beginning to create tourism infrastructure at different locations. Arunachal Pradesh has tremendous scope for development of various types of tourism activities, such as cultural tourism, adventure tourism, historical tourism, wildlife tourism, nature based tourism and eco-tourism. The Department of Tourism, during last couple of years has taken up various developmental programmes to boost up tourism activities in the state. Some of the achievement made during this period in infrastructural sector are: -

Construction of tourist lodges at Dirang , Darak, Zemithang and Ziro.
Construction of cafeteria at Itanagar and Dirang.
Construction of coffee house -cum-guest House at Mayudia.
Construction of Hawa Garh at Itanagar and Yazali.
Construction of viewpoint at Namdang and Darkang.
Electrification at Ganga lake has been completed.
Development around Malinithan was completed.

In addition to above schemes, the following projects have also been taken up recently under Central financial assistance: -

Construction of cafeteria at Tenga Valley, Sessa, Lumla and Jang.
Construction of cafeteria-cum-Souvenir shop at Tipi.
Construction of basic amenities at Zemithang and Tawang .
Construction of approach road at Tourist Lodge, Zemithang.

The Department of Tourism proposes to take up more such developmental schemes and exploring more of places of tourist interests in the form of providing infrastructural facilities such as construction of tourist lodges tourist, huts, hawa garhs, wayside amenities, development of lakes, of all types of adventure sports, etc at various places of tourist interests in near future.

Eco and Adventure Tourism

Similarly, eco-tourism has a great potential for development. There are a large number of tourists on pilgrimage, who would like to visit Tawang monastery along with similar places of interests in Eastern Bhutan, which may be ideal for pilgrim tourism for the Buddhists. For that a massive investment in infrastructure and manpower planning will be required. Arunachal possesses fantastically breadth taking natural beauty and scenery within its limits, which very few States in India command. Tawang in particular and former Kameng district in general commands famous Buddhist sites, which have an instant international attraction to the potential tourists. It may be an ideal location winter games and sports in India. Once the relations with China are normalized, the Tawang and Bomdila,located on the shortest possible route from the Indian plains to Lhasa will open up a new possibility of prosperity. Similarly, the Tsango- Brahmputra river system does not only have the possibility of generating only electricity and providing irrigation water to the parched agricultural fields, but also will lead to adventure tourism across the boundary in the region. Incidentally, this is also the region,where bird and wild life sanctuaries are located. in which gibbons, "spectacle" monkeys, rare breeds of squirrels and a number of birds, not found any where in the world are located

Arunachal Pradesh being a protected area, tourists are required to get an Inner Line Permit (ILP)/ Protected Area Permit as follows:

For Domestic Tourist

Inner line Permits are issued by the Secretary (Political), Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar and respective Deputy Commissioner and Additional Deputy Commissioner of the districts. These can also be obtained from Resident Commissioner's office/ Liaison offices located at New Delhi, Calcutta, Guwahati, Shillong, Dibrugarh, Tezpur, North Lakhimpur, and Jorhat.

For Foreign Tourists

The foreign tourists can obtain the Protected Area Permit from all Indian Missions abroad, Home Ministry, Govt. of India and Home Commissioners, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar, for a period of 10 (ten) days for a group consisting of four or more persons.

Other Major Projects in Arunachal Pradesh

Improvement of road from Lumla to Tashigong totaling 36 kms at estimated cost of Rs.38 crore has been taken up under Phase 'A' of SARDP-NE.
Kameng Hydroelectric Project (MW 4X150=600) was sanctioned in December 2004 at a cost of Rs.2496.90 crore. This is likely to be commissioned by August 2011.
Under the Annual Plans for development of National Highways and under Central Roads Funds/Inter State connectivity/Economic Importance for development of State roads/Major District roads and other roads Rs.39.32 crore have been provided.
Projects worth Rs. 207.21 crore have been approved under NCLPR which include, among others, (i) Road from NH-52A Nirjuli to Sagalee (SH-Doimukh to Toru 45 km), (ii) improvement/construction road from Sagalee to Sakiang (50 Km);
Construction of Motorable Suspension Bridge over river Siang at the site of Gandhi Bridge; (iv) 132 KV S/C Transmission line from Along to Pasighat and (v) Water Supply project at Bomdila Township.
Conversion of Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar into Central University has been approved at an estimated cost of Rs. 105.32 crore (non-recurring) spread over the remaining period of the 9th Plan and the 11th Plan period and Rs.9.34 crore per annum (recurring).

Thrust Areas

Art and Craft Industries

Weaving

Weaving forms part of the major occupation for the women folk. Most woven products use natural dyes and have geometric designs.
Some note worthy products include

Shawls
Jackets
Bags
Scarves

Cane and Bamboo work

Cane and Bamboo is an important industry in Arunachal Pradesh. Most products are made of fine standards. Some noteworthy products include:

Hats
Baskets, cane vessels
Cane belts
Bamboo mugs and Carvings
Ornaments and Necklaces

Carpet Making

Carpet Making is one among the speciality occupations. Carpets are woven with varied colours, designs (geometric, dragon, floral) and shapes. With increase in demand, carpets have become an item of trade and a major occupation for some women folk.

Wood Carving

Wood carving is a tradition with some of the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. Some noteworthy products include:

Wooden cups, dishes, fruit bowls
Masks (For ceremonial dances and Pantomimes)

Some other Art and Craft Industries

Ornaments
Paper Making
Black smithy
Ivory work
Carpentry

Horticulture

Horticulture is the backbone of the rural economy in Arunachal Pradesh . It has a vast potential owing to varied agro climatic conditions and topography for the development of varied varieties of

Tropical, sub tropical and temperate fruits
Spices
Aromatic and Medicinal plants
Mushrooms

Tourism

Arunachal Pradesh has tremendous scope for the development of varied tourism ventures such as

Cultural tourism
Adventure tourism
Historical tourism
Wildlife tourism
Nature based tourism and Eco-tourism.

Investment Opportunities

Industries based on locally available raw materials.
Textiles (handlooms and power looms) and handicrafts.
Electronics and knowledge based industries.
Industries based on non- timber forest produce.
Infrastructure, such as power and communications.
Tourism
Medical services
Educational services

Investment Incentives

The incentives applicable to entrepreneurs for establishing industrial units in Arunachal Pradesh.

i)Central Capital Investments Subsidy Scheme.
ii) Transport Subsidy Scheme
iii) Central Interest Subsidy Scheme
iv) Comprehensive Insurance Scheme, etc.
v) Price Preference

S. No	Type of Industries Price Preference	rates
1.	Cooperative Ventures	7.5 per cent
2.	SSI units Cottage and Tiny Units	15 Per cent

Registered SSI units will be exempted from furnishing security deposits or earnest money.

vi) Quality Control

A 50 per cent subsidy will be allowed to SSI and tiny industries for the purchase of testing equipments.
Registration fee and Annual fee with the Bureau of Indian Standards will be reimbursed in full for the first five years.
The department of Industries shall be the nodal agency for quality control of all industrial products in the state along with the Arunachal Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the state government to promote the produce of Arunachal Pradesh.

Policy Framework

New Agriculture Policy

The Policy Objectives:

Top priority to be accorded on increasing farmers' income:

The new policy would accord top priority to increasing the incomes of farmer's. This is necessary in view of the topographic disadvantages, communication bottleneck that hinders other income generating activities.

The Policy, therefore, emphasizes all income generating activities like Cash crop, Floriculture, Fruit culture, Fish and Pig rearing, Agro-processing and so on along with all other activities that are considered necessary for the purpose.

Addressing problems related to Shifting Cultivation:

Special emphasis to be given on shifting cultivation, ensuring better land management, introducing improved cultivation in slop land through Agro-forestry, Horticulture and encouraging other household activities. The programme is to be designed in such a way that there would be simultaneous thrust in weaning the Jhum farmers towards better cultivation.

Location specific strategy development:

Efforts would be made to formulate an area specific differentiated strategy taking into account the agronomic, climatic, socio-economic practices as well as the resource worthiness of the farmer. Special emphasis will be made for introducing the newly developed H.Y.V. seeds, improved planting material, adoption of new technology and mechanized farming.

Convergence of allied activities:

There would be a shift from the commodity approach to system approach in Agriculture. All the land based activities like that of Agriculture, Sericulture, Live Stocks, Fish rearing etc. would be given a new dimension and synergetic functional assignment. The ultimate objective is to create conditions, which would help the farming community to maximize incomes. The policy will aim at avoiding duplication of programmes / works by different functionaries, as far a possible. Towards that end, there will be regular monitoring and evaluation of all schemes implemented by Agriculture and allied Departments through appropriate mechanism.

Technology Transfer:

Importance will be accorded to identify new location specific and economically viable improved species of Agriculture, Horticulture, Livestock and Fish etc. Accordingly motivational aspect of Agriculture Extension would receive due attention. The entire extension system will be revitalized. Innovative and decentralized institutional change will be introduced to make extension system responsible and accountable. Development of human resources through capacity building and skill up-gradation of Extension functionaries will receive due attention.

Supply of Inputs:

Adequate and timely supply of inputs such as seed, fertilizer, pesticides, Agri-tools and implements, credit at reasonable rate to farmers will be provided by the Govt. and other institutions, subject to availability of resources and funds. Grater emphasis will be given to increase the consumption of such inputs for achieving the targeted increase per unit area productivity.

As far as possible use of organic manure/compost will be encouraged to avoid ill effects of inorganic fertilizers.

Soil health card, quality testing of inputs like fertilizer, chemicals etc, will be introduced and supply of spurious inputs will be checked.
On farm management of water, increasing the area under irrigation through the use of surface water and sub-surface water will receive added attention.

Facilitate private investment in Agriculture

Efforts would be made to create conditions that encourage participation of the private enterprises in the establishment of Agro-based industries. . An incentive package and guideline would be finalized ensuring participation of private sector & financial institutions in the Agricultural sector as a whole NABARD will have to play a major role in canalizing investment. To meet local credit needs of farmers, Rural Credit Banks are to be set up.

People's participation:

The new policy would encourage formation of "Self Help Group" , village committees at different levels . The village committee would be vested with the task of maintaining and managing the assets created so far like irrigation channel, terraces market shed etc.

Research and Technology package:

Location specific Agricultural research, based on identified agro-climatic zone will be accorded foremost importance. Development of need based technology package for achieving higher productivity would constitute the thrust area of the new policy. Effort will be made to build a well organized efficient and result oriented agricultural research & Education system for introducing technological changes in the Agricultural sector.

Marketing infrastructure:

Emphasis will be laid on development of marketing infrastructure and techniques of preservation, storage, and transportation etc. with a view to reduce the post harvest losses and ensuring a better return to the grower. Direct marketing and procurement by a notified State level procurement agency, as and when required with storage facilities of different items will be made available to the production areas. Up-gradation and dissemination of market intelligence will receive particular attention. Efforts will be made to strengthen the market infrastructure.

Agro - processing:

Setting up of Agro - processing units in production areas will be given due priority. To reduce post harvest wastage, effort would be made to add values especially to agricultural and horticultural produce by setting up small processing units. The small farmers Agricultural business consortium (SFAC) will be activated to cater to the need of farmer entrepreneurs. Tea will be brought under Agriculture sector, but for processing it may be under industries Sector.

Price Support:

Market intervention scheme involving procurement through a notified agency will be implemented for selected Agricultural / Horticultural Crops so that farmers are assured of remunerative prices.

Use of information Technology:

The database for Agricultural sector will be strengthened to ensure greater reliability of estimates and forecasting which will help in the process of planning and policy making.

Flood & drought Management:

It will be the endeavour of the Govt. to device a mechanism by which the floods and droughts affecting the agricultural production could be tackled. Provisions under national crop insurance scheme would be reviewed facilitating its introduction in the State. Subject to availability of funds. In foothill areas, water pumping system to be provided to exploit ground water. Further, contingency agriculture planning would be encouraged along with the use of drought and flood resistant crop variety in the affected areas.

Cost of implementation of New Agricultural Policy:

The state will have to bear the additional cost of implementation of the New Agricultural policy / Programmes and the annual plan allocation of funds to Agriculture and allied sectors will have to be increased correspondingly.

Full text of the Agricultural policy

New Industrial Policy of Arunachal Pradesh 2001

Arunachal Pradesh is the largest state among the North Eastern States. It has successfully launched various socio-economic development programmes and though the literacy rate has also been rising, industrial activity is insignificant. Hence, the need for a well-defined Industrial policy.

This policy resolution is the second of its kind and will be known as "The New Industrial Policy of Arunachal Pradesh 2001".

Policy Resolution

The State Government will encourage the establishment of industrial undertakings in the private and cooperative sectors for the sustainable development of the state.

Employment opportunities and gainful self-employment in industrial and allied sectors for the local populations of Arunachal Pradesh will be given priority.

Investors from outside the state will be encouraged to invest in the state. Hundred percent equity ownership of an industrial unit by entrepreneurs will be allowed for a maximum period of 30 (thirty) years by the end of which period such equity holding will be reduced to 49 percent, the remaining 51 percent will be held by a local Arunachal Tribal entrepreneur or a group of local tribal entrepreneurs or the state government, if it considers necessary to do so.

Outside entrepreneurs may be allowed to hold land on lease for a period of 30 years, after which the lease may be renewed for a further period of 30 days. The consideration for the lease may be in the form of annual or lump sum payments or as equity. (The lease may be used as security for loans from financial institutions.)

Development of all industries will be encouraged. To begin with, the following industries will have priority.

Industries based on locally available raw materials.
Textiles (handlooms and power looms) and handicrafts.
Electronics and knowledge based industries.
Industries based on non- timber forest produce.
Infrastructure, such as power and communications.
Tourism
Medical services
Educational services

Administrative Measures

State Level Empowered Committee:

A State Level Industrial Empowered Committee comprising of the concerned Secretaries and representatives from banking and financial Institutions will be formed to grant the requisite clearances and facilitate the establishment of industries from a single window. This Empowered Committee will be headed by the Minister of Industries and will meet as often as necessary.

Strengthening of District Centers:

The Government will strengthen the DICs with adequate and basic facilities. Each DIC will have an Udyog Sahayak Cell to guide entrepreneurs in the setting up of project report and arrangement of finance for the projects. There will also be a women's cell in each DIC to give special attention to the women entrepreneurs. A data bank will also be created in each DIC for the benefit of the entrepreneurs. The District Level Industrial Advisory Boards will be reconstituted for monitoring the working of the District Industries Centers.

Rural Non-Farm Sector:

NABARD has identified 10 sectors for development, which include sectors like Agriculture, Fish rearing and processing, Rural Retail Trade, Sericulture & Silk Textile Fiber products, Construction, Small plantation products, Handloom, Handicrafts products in cane & Bamboo and wood. These activities are to be developed for creation of additional employment in the rural areas. All relevant Departments will be associated in the implementation of these schemes.

Industrial Sickness:

A package for the revival of sick industries in the SSI and Tiny sector will be devised by the Industries Department.

Public Sector Policy:

The State Government will gradually vacate economic space for the private and cooperative sectors and the public and state sectors will be economic players only where absolutely necessary.

Women Entrepreneurs:

To generate employment among women and to encourage women entrepreneurs, the Government will reserve 33 percent of industrial sheds, development plots in Industrial Area / Estate / Growth Centre etc for women.

Registration of SSI Units:

In order to speed up the SSI Registration process, the JDI / DDI / ADI will be empowered to register the SSI units. A single window service cell will be set up for assisting entrepreneurs to get all required technical project or activity in the district. Units fulfilling all formalities of registration will be given provisional or permanent registration by the District Industries Centres / Directorate of Industries immediately.

Full text of the Industrial Policy

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