摘要：The small-scale industry acts as a thrust in the economic development of any country. It kindles private ownership and entrepreneurial development. Private sector and entrepreneurial development are some of the pre-requisites for economic transformation. Therefore the small scale industry can transform the country economically. India has not been an exception and the industry has played a significant role over the years. This paper deals with assessment of potentials, measurement of prospects and identification of problems of the SSI units working in Varanasi. The paper is empirical in nature based on the survey of 101 SSI units situated in Varanasi.
