Agriculture plays a vital role in Indian economy from the very inception of economic planning. Agriculture alone cannot solve all the basic problems of the country like unemployment. So small Industries play a key role for economic development of the country. India is a country of resources, unless these resources are utilised in full, the development of the country is not possible, so establishment of small industries in rural as well as in urban areas are essential. This book is of immense value. It throws light on various angles of Small Industries of our country. The book is very helpful to the planners, teachers, research, scholars, students, government agencies and non-government agencies which are concerned with the economic development of the country as a whole.