According to 2004-05 projection, the SSI sector contributed about _______ per cent of direct exports from the country.
Small scale industries are those industries which require low capital investment and involve less labour but it provides best source of employment to many people residing in villages. Following are the characteristics of small scale industries: Mobilize rural savings, require less imports, help in decentralization enabling people to become self dependent. According to 2004-05 projection, the small scale industry sector contributed about 32% of direct exports from the country.