Question

How has government followed a preferential treatment to small scale and cottage industries?

Answer 1

The following are the measures taken by the government:

• Excess cess has been levied on large scale industries and it is utilised for the promotion and development of small scale industries.
  
• Production of some goods is allocated only to small scale industries.
  
• Small scale industries are included in priority sector for the purpose of the supply of power, raw materials, finance etc.