Analysis of Major Problems Faced by Small Firms in North India

Abstract:

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have been noted to play a significant role in promoting economic growth in less developed countries, developing and also in developed countries. Worldwide, the micro and small enterprises have been accepted as the engine of economic growth of any nation. Small and Medium Enterprises are the backbone of the economies, because it trigger employment, output, export, poverty alleviation, economic empowerment, economic development etc. in developed as well as in developing countries. It is more important to developing countries as the poverty and unemployment are burning problems. MSMEs have been playing a momentous role in overall economic development of a country like India where millions of people are unemployed or underemployed. Therefore, the growth of small sectors is essential for the growth in the GDP, employment generation, total manufacturing production and export. India, being one of the fastest growing economies of the world, needs to pay an honest attention for the utmost growth of MSMEs for its increased contribution in above areas.

• Periodical: International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa (Volume 15)
• Pages: 150-160
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/JERA.15.150
• Online since: April 2015
• Authors: Davinder Singh*, Jaimal Singh Khamba, Tarun Nanda
• Keywords: Development, Growth, Performance, Problems

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