Scheme of Surveys, Studies and Policy Research

The Scheme of Surveys, Studies and Policy Research is a Central-Sector scheme of the Ministry of MSME. It is designed to regularly collect, analyse and use empirical data and conduct analytical studies on the MSME sector so that evidence-based policy interventions can be formulated. The scheme enables the government to understand constraints faced by MSMEs, their opportunities, and the impact of existing policies and measures. Your enterprise may benefit indirectly because findings under this scheme help shape future MSME-support policies and programmes.

Key Features
Financial Assistance
Eligibility Criteria
Documents Required
Application Process for the Scheme

Key Features

Regular data collection across MSME sector: The scheme covers collection of primary and secondary data on various aspects of MSMEs to build a robust database.
Empirical studies on constraints, challenges & opportunities for MSMEs: It focuses on analysing issues such as credit flow, sickness of units, technology upgradation, export/marketing, regional disparities and micro-enterprises, especially in less-developed regions.
Evaluation of existing MSME-schemes and policies for corrective action: The scheme supports evaluation of how existing MSME programmes are performing, what changes are needed, and thereby ensures scheme effectiveness and relevance.
Support for policy research and formulation of new measures: Results of surveys/studies feed into policy research, helping the government design new strategies, interventions and regulatory reforms for MSME sector.
Merged scheme framework covering both data-survey and policy research components: Under the revised guidelines , the scheme is merged with the “MSME Data Survey Scheme” of the Office of DC to form a broader SS&PR scheme.

Financial Assistance

Component	Assistance Provided	Detailed Explanation & Example
Professional services & survey research	Funds are provided for hiring consultants/agencies for surveys/studies/policy research	Example: The scheme may allocate funds to an institution to conduct a survey of export-oriented MSMEs on technology upgradation.
Operational expenses	Budget head for data collection, operational tools, software, travel, etc	Example: Funds would cover field visits, data-entry, analytics software used to compile employment statistics in MSME sector.
Total outlay	₹ 60 crore over 5 years	Example: For each year a portion of this ₹ 60 crore will be used to commission several studies and data-surveys.

Eligibility Criteria

Who can apply:

Research institutions, universities, autonomous bodies, consultancy organisations or think-tanks are eligible.
Empanelled organisations: Interested agencies/institutions can apply for empanelment under the scheme in the prescribed format.

Who cannot apply:

Entities not eligible under the specified list of institutions/organisations in the guideline may not qualify.
Proposals from bodies not meeting the technical capability or experience criteria may be rejected.
Studies/surveys commenced before obtaining approval under scheme may be disallowed or not funded.
Projects lacking clear Terms of Reference or failing to submit required deliverables may incur penalties or funding forfeiture

Documents Required

Empanelment application as per MoMSME format
Proposal for survey/study: specifying objective, scope, methodology, timeline, deliverables, institution profile, experience.
Terms of Reference document as per LOI/RFP.
Financial bid and cost estimates for the assignment.
Agreement signed with MoMSME and related documentation.
Periodic progress reports, draft report, final report, hard/soft copies, summary.
Budget, invoices/institution cost breakdown.
Bank account details of the applicant institution for payments.

Application Process for the Scheme

Option 1: Apply with Bullit

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Recommended for: Research Institutions, Think Tanks, Universities seeking to partner with MoMSME.

Option 2: Government Process via MoMSME

Review the latest Revised Guidelines of SSPR and check eligibility, scope, selection process.
If your institution is not already empanelled, apply for empanelment via the prescribed format .
When MoMSME issues a “Letter of Invitation ” / “Request for Proposals ” for a survey/study, submit your detailed proposal including Terms of Reference , methodology, past experience, financial bid.
On selection by the Steering Committee & Scrutiny Committee, sign agreement, perform the study as per timeline, deliver outputs , and receive payments in instalments (40 % first, then 35 % on draft submission, 25 % on final)

Option 3: Through Collaboration/Consortium
Institutions may form consortiums or collaborate to respond to MoMSME-RFPs under this scheme and combine expertise.