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On which date is "National Small Industry Day" celebrated every year across India?
On 30th August
On 31st August
On 28th August
On 29th August
On 30th August
National Small Industry Day is celebrated across India annually on August 30th to recognize the contribution of small-scale industries to economic growth.
National Small Industry Day is observed every year on August 30 to highlight the vital role played by small industries in employment generation, entrepreneurship, and balanced regional development. The day stems from a policy package announced for the small-scale sector on August 30, 2000, aimed at providing comprehensive support to small enterprises. Small-scale industries, largely encompassing the MSME sector, act as the backbone of the Indian economy by providing employment to over 11 crore people. Observance of this day reinforces the government's commitment to creating a favorable ecosystem for MSMEs to start, compete, and scale up.
Date of Observation: August 30th every year
Employment Impact: Small industries employ over 11 crore people across urban and rural India
Origin: Traces back to the comprehensive policy package for small-scale industries introduced on August 30, 2000
Target Sector: Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) forming the second-largest employment generator in India after agriculture
A is correct — National Small Industry Day is celebrated every year across India on 30th August.
Associate 30th August (National Small Industry Day) with 29th August (National Sports Day) as back-to-back August observances testing sports excellence followed by economic empowerment.