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Synopsis The small scale enterprise sector is a dynamic and vibrant segment of the Indian Economy. By march-2000 this sector accounted for 40% of the industrial production, 35% of the total exports and provides employment to over 17 million through over 3 million small enterprises across the country. These small Enterprises manufactures a wide range of more than 7500 products, ranging from inexpensive consumer goods and services to technically advanced products, meeting requirements of sophisticated industries and consumed in India and abroad. This sector is the nursery for the development of entrepreneurial talent and has grown into an important component of the production chain. As this sector moves ahead our Government id proactively assisting in three major thrust areas " Technology, Marketing and Credit," and Government has set up an elaborate support for promotion of small, cottage and informal industries. This book gives an insight to the products to start with in order to become a part of this growing section of industries with their plant machinery, Raw material requirements as well as market and manufacturing details.