Explain any two special schemes for developing industries in rural, backward and hilly areas.
Two special schemes for developing industries in rural, backward and hilly areas are:
1. Priority financing: Under this scheme, commercial banks, co-operative banks, regional rural banks, KVIC and state financial corporations advance loans to small business operating in the above-said areas.
2. Provision of land industrial sheds: For establishing industries in rural, backward and hilly areas, the government provides land and industrial sheds for the industrial purpose at concessional rates.