Development of Small Scale Industries: Development of Small Industry in Andhra Pradesh: a Study with Reference to Rayalaseema Region

This Study helps to know about the Small Scale Industries Development and Importance. Development of Small industry has been given much priority in adopting modern technology and utilizing the entrepreneurial talent for absorbing the labour force in gainful employment so as to raise the productivity and income levels. The development of small industry facilitates the dispersal of industries, utilization of local resources and factor endowments available in the area / Region. In view of the labour intensity and favourable capital-output ratio, the development of small industry also facilitates the overall process of development. Inadequate supply of entrepreneurs, lack of access to modern technology and extension of credit, non-availability of raw materials, deficiency of demand, smallness of the size of the market and inadequate infrastructural facilities are the constraints in the promotion of the development of small industry. Despite this, the development of small industry has been accorded priority in the plans to accelerate the process of development.