Evaluation of Growth and Performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: A Study of Uttarakhand Region, India.

MSMEs continue to be the backbone of the economy for countries like India where the problem of unemployment is steadily escalating and the agriculture land holdings continue to shrink. The State of Uttarakhand in India is looking at sustainable and inclusive industrial growth as it faces an acute problem of migration from the hilly terrain to the plains due to lack of employment and business opportunities. The purpose of this paper is to comprehensively analyse the growth and performance of MSMEs and to explore the reasons responsible for hindering their growth. A descriptive study was conducted with the help of secondary data retrieved from MSME Annual Reports, Fourth All India Census Report, CII report, newspapers etc. The various MSME annual reports and data pertaining to Uttarakhand State in India were explored. The study is based on extensive review which significantly contributes in directing the stakeholders to take appropriate measures for speedy development of the region. Various suggestive measures for accelerating the growth of enterprises and to foster an environment of entrepreneurial outlook has been provided in this study.