Explain the role of small scale industries in rural areas.

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Small-scale industries play a significant role in rural India. The major contributions are :

* SSIs are labour intensive. Next to agriculture, small business constitutes the most popular occupation of people in India

* By providing employment opportunities, the SSI provide more income to rural people which improves their economic condition.

* Small business set up in rural areas provide scope for the promotion of artistic achievement and creativity that has been suppressed in rural areas.

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