A Study on Micro Enterprises in Kamrup District of Assam: Problems and Prospects

Journal Title: IOSR journal of Business and Management - Year 2018, Vol 20, Issue 5

Abstract

Microenterprises have an important role to play in the generation of employment opportunities and also in the promotion of self-employment and entrepreneurship among the youth. This sector has often been termed as the “Engine of Growth “for developing countries. In India, the contribution of MSMEs in GDP is 6%, 33% in manufacturing sector and 45% in exports .The study is based on the primary objective to examine the position of selected Micro Enterprises performing in both the rural and metro areas of the Kamrup District, Assam and to identify the problems, if any, relating to the functioning of Micro Enterprises in the District. Profit is the major key to sustain the enterprise and employment stability. Profits of the same sample micro enterprises would be observed for possibilities to retain in the same.The study is based on primary data collected from field survey from both the rural and metro areas of Kamrup District of Assam. The collected data have been analyzed using simple statistical tools for better understanding and fulfillment of the objectives.

Authors and Affiliations

Ms. Parinita Saikia, Dr. Balin Hazarika

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  • EP ID EP411261
  • DOI 10.9790/487X-2005070105.
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Ms. Parinita Saikia, Dr. Balin Hazarika (2018). A Study on Micro Enterprises in Kamrup District of Assam: Problems and Prospects. IOSR journal of Business and Management, 20(5), 1-5. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-411261