Question 15 Marks
Youth in Assam are driven by a burning desire to become financially independent, and it comes as no surprise that Pranjal Sakia is one such person. This young entrepreneur is not just making a good living, but also creating job opportunities for others. At 32, Saikia, who is based up at Assam's Sivasagar District, belongs to a poor family and the youngest among three siblings. After completing his graduation, he unsuccessfully tried for a government job, and then decided to start his own poultry business with a small investment at his native district, which is bordered by the Naga Hills and Arunachal Pradesh in the south and south-east respectively and the Brahmaputra river in the north. After several years of hard work, his business is thriving financially. Soon after starting the business, Pranjal ventured into piggery with his elder brother Prasanta. Within few year, their farm became very popular and it is now the main supplier of pigs in the area.
What incentives are likely to be made available to him from government for establishing such business?
What incentives are likely to be made available to him from government for establishing such business?
Answer
View full question & answer→The incentives offered by the government to small scale industries are:
(i) Land: Availability of land at concessional rates.
(ii) Power:Supply of power at $50 \%$ and even exemption of payment for power.
(iii) Water:Water is supplied at no profit, no loss.
(iv) Sales Tax: Exemption from sales tax for 5 years.
(v) Finance: Loans are offered at concessional rates.
(i) Land: Availability of land at concessional rates.
(ii) Power:Supply of power at $50 \%$ and even exemption of payment for power.
(iii) Water:Water is supplied at no profit, no loss.
(iv) Sales Tax: Exemption from sales tax for 5 years.
(v) Finance: Loans are offered at concessional rates.