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(8) Xavier Institute of Social Services, Ranchi :
This institute provides training to rural
entrepreneurs. It functions in close cooperation with social organisation. It assists the trainees in
drafting project proposals and on obtaining the required finance. It offers a six month programme to
tribals for developing the entrepreneurial skills. The programme consists of :
(i) identification and selection of candidates.
(ii) motivation and managerial training.
(iii) training of practical skills.
(iv) market survey and preparation of project report.
INSTITUTIONS ESTABLISHED AT STATE LEVEL
Various institutions have also been established at State level to make the entrepreneurial development
programmes more organised and successful. Some of the important institutions are as follows : 
(1) Small Industries Service Institute(SISI),
(2) District Industry Centre (DIC),
(3) State Finance Corporation,
(4) State Small Industries Corporation (SSIC),
(5) State Industrieg Corporation (SIC),
(6) Directorate of Industries,
(7) Statelndustries Promotion Corporation.
“District Industry Centre has an important role in entrepreneurship development.”Explain this
statement.
In the year 1977, a New Industrial Policy was announced by the Union Government. In this policy,
the main thrust was given to the effective promotion ofcottage and small scale industries in the rural
and semi-rural areas of the country. To fulfil this objective, The District Industries Centres programme
was launched in 1978. 
MEANING OF DISTRICT INDUSrRY CENTRE
District Industries Centres are the focal points which provide all services under single roof inclvding
infrastructure, technical knowhow, consultancy, marketing, etc. to small entrepreneurs. These centres
help in setting up industrial units from the stage of project formulation to the stage of production.
These centres serve as an integrated administrative framework at the district level to promote
industrial growth. The basic object of DIC is to provide single window service to small, rural and
cottage industries. This avoids the overlapping in efforts by various agencies. DICs are based on the
concept of “One Window Service.” These centres provide financial and other facilities to small units
to develop close links with development blocks and specialised institution in the setting up of
industries in rural areas.
Organisational Structure : The organisational structure Of ICs consists of one General Manager, four
Functional Managers and three Project Managers to provide technical service in the area relevant t,o
needs of district concerned. Management of the DICS is done by the State Governments. The scheme
has now been transferred to the States and from the year 1993-94, funds will not be provided by the
Central Government to the States for running the 101 CB, l)JBt rjct Indust ries Centres rnaintain
close linkages and coots din;gtion Witli various central and State level organisations coo* cerncd with
Jjrojnoiaon and developtnent of cottage, rural and small tscole Governrnent have delegated necessary
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one roof window the district and sub-district level. Earlier an entrepreneur had to contact to several
agencies to get the facilities. 2. District Level Agency : The main object of DICs is to promote the
small scale and cottage industries widely dispersed in rural areas and small towns. To achieve the
goal, DICs are established at district level. These provide all services and facilities for setting-up a
small unit at one place.