What measures have been taken by the government for the development of cottage and small scale industries?

Small scale industries can play a very important role as an instrument of economic-development of India. That is why the government has been extending the assistance for the promotion of these industries. Among the various measures, the following are important:

(i) Small industries are exempted from excise duties. This enables them to sell their products at lower prices.

(ii) 836 products have been exclusively reserved for production in small sector. Large industries cannot produce them.

(iii) Training institutes have been set up throughout the country. These help small industries to upgrade their skills and modernise their technology.