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National Small Industry Day is observed annually in India on which day?
28 August
29 August
30 August
31 August
30 August
National Small Industry Day is observed annually in India on August 30 to celebrate the contributions of small-scale enterprises.
National Small Industry Day highlights the crucial role played by small-scale businesses in employment generation, industrial growth, and entrepreneurship across India. The formal recognition of this day traces back to August 30, 2000, when the Government of India launched a comprehensive policy package tailored specifically for small scale industries. Following this, the first official National Awards function and convention were held on August 30, 2001, in New Delhi. Today, the day serves to draw national attention toward improving finance access, technology, and market opportunities for MSMEs.
Date of Observance: August 30 annually in India
Origin Policy Launch Date: August 30, 2000 (Comprehensive Policy Package for Small Scale Industry)
First Official Convention & National Awards: August 30, 2001, held in New Delhi
Core Objective: Recognizing contributions to local economic growth, manufacturing, exports, and employment creation
C is correct — National Small Industry Day is celebrated across India on 30 August every year.
Connect this date to National Sports Day on August 29 (Major Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary) — remember that Small Industry Day comes immediately the day after on August 30.