Here is the list of items reserved for small
scale industries in India.
Items Reserved For Small Scale Industries in India
Small Scale Industries (SSI) have played a vital role in strengthening the industrial structure of the country. They facilitate the tapping of resources for productive purposes with minimum amount of capital investment. SSI have contributed greatly in bringing down regional imbalance; generating employment opportunities, output, and exports, fostering entrepreneurship and in accelerating economic development.
As per the government definition an industrial undertaking in which the investment in fixed assets in plant and machinery whether held on ownership terms on lease or on hire purchase does not exceed Rs 10 million, can be categorized as small scale undertaking.
To encourage the growth of small scale industries in India, Government has reserved certain products for manufacture in the small scale sector in areas where there is techno-economic justification for such an approach. Large/Medium units can, however, manufacture such reserved items provided they undertake to export 50% or more of their production.
As on 10 October 2008, following items are reserved for exclusive manufacture by micro and small enterprise sector:
- Food and Allied Industries: Pickles & Chutneys, Bread, Mustard Oil (except solvent extracted), Ground nut oil (except solvent extracted).
- Wood and Wood Products: Wooden furniture and fixtures
- Paper Products: Exercise books and registers
- Injection Moulding Thermo Plastic Product: PVC Pipes, including conduits upto 110 mm dia, Fittings for PVC pipes
- Other Chemicals & Chemical Products: Wax candles, Laundry soap, Safety matches, Fire works, Agarbatties
- Glass & Ceramics: Glass Bangles
- Mechanical Engg. Excluding Transport Equipment: Steel almirah, Rolling shutters, Steel chairs – all types, Steel tables – all other types, Steel furniture – all other types, Padlocks, Stainless steel utensils, Domestic utensils - Aluminium
