Functions and Objectives
Functions
Development of industries in the state
Registration and licensing of new industrial undertakings
Acquisition of land for industrial purpose
Development of Industrial area
State's participation in Private sector undertakings
Industrial survey
Creation and maintenance of Industrial Estates
Organizing Exhibition, Industries Fairs within and outside the state
Objectives
Promotion of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Entrepreneurship and Skill Development
Facilitating Infrastructure Development
Promotion of Investment and growth in the industrial sector in the state through private/ public/ public private partnerships
Publicity and Marketing support to industries
Preparation of a policy paper for inclusive growth
Mandate of the Department
Promote a mindset change among the youth to go for business enterprises as a means of employment.
Provide Skill Development among the youth under ‘Skill India Programme’.
Larger role for Heavy & Medium scale industries to promote employment generation.
Provide support to Micro , Small and Medium enterprises under ‘Start up India’ programme, covering finance, infrastructure, technology, marketing support and incubation centers.
Promote major industries in the state under the ‘Make in India’ programme.
Develop infrastructure for setting up all kinds of industry by using waste land & closed PSU land.
Take lead in National & International marketing efforts under ACT EAST POLICY under BRAND ASSAM BANNER.
Promote rapid industrialization by effective use of Single Window Agency under EoDB along with self certification system.
Promote forward & backward linkages in raw material supply and marketing efforts towards optimum use of local produces.
Promote the use of best international practices in technology, management, marketing, R&D and innovation in technology.
Revive and promote traditional crafts and industries by training , marketing, finance, cluster development.
To upgrade the Tea Industry & decide future of ATC.
Promotion of Small Tea Growers (STG)
To review the State Industrial Policy for attracting bigger investments after consulting industrial houses.
Present Functioning of the Department: The department is working for industrial development of the State since inception. The establishment under the Department is as follows:
A. Industries & Commerce Department, Assam
(a) Commissionerate / Directorate
Commissionerate of Industries & Commerce, Assam
Directorate of Tea, Assam
(b) Corporations under the Department
Assam Industrial Development Corporation Ltd
Assam Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd
Assam Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation
Assam Tea Corporation Ltd
Assam Trade Promotion Organization
Assam Petro Chemical Ltd
Assam Gas Company Ltd
Assam State Chemical & Fertilizer Ltd
Ashok Paper Mills Ltd
Assam Spun Silk Mills Ltd
Assam State Textile Corporation Ltd
Assam Polytex Ltd
Assam Syntax Ltd
Assam State Weaving and Manufacturing Co Ltd
Assam Powerloom Development Corporation Ltd
Assam Conductors and Tubes Ltd
Cachar Sugar Mills Ltd
Fertichem Ltd
Industrial Paper (Assam) Ltd
NB: Sl no 10 to 19 declared as closed.
B. Establishments under the Commissionerate of Industries & Commerce, Assam:
There are 27 District Industries & Commerce Centre (DICC) in Assam headed by a General Manager ( at the rank of Joint Director of Industries & Commerce). The General Manager of DICC is assisted by Functional Manager/Project Manager ( atDy Director Level) and other supporting officers/Staff. At the sub-divisional level, officer in the rank of Assistant Director / Superintendant of Industries & Commerce are posted in all Sub-divisions of Assam , (except the newly created subs-divisions). The Extension Officers of Industries & Commerce are the grass root level officers to look after activities in village level.