Which of the following statement (s) is/are NOT true in respect of small scale industries? |
Production in small scale industry is carried out from home. It provides employment to local people. It raises local purchasing power. None of the above |
Production in small scale industry is carried out from home. |
Small scale manufacturing is distinguished from household industries by its production techniques and place of manufacture (a workshop outside the home/cottage of the producer). This type of manufacturing uses local raw material, simple power -driven machines and semi-skilled labour. It provides employment and raises local purchasing power. Therefore, countries like India, China, Indonesia and Brazil, etc. have developed labour-intensive small scale manufacturing in order to provide employment to their population. |