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The article provides detail regarding the growth of the SSI in India since independence. The small scale industries are located throughout the country, though predominantly in the rural areas. The government has initiated several policies for the growth and development of small scale industries.

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SSI in India

The article provides detail regarding the growth of the SSI in India since independence. The small scale industries are located throughout the country, though predominantly in the rural areas. The government has initiated several policies for the growth and development of small scale industries.

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The small scale industries are the backbone of the India economy. The article provides detail regarding the growth of the SSI in India
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