RBI/2011-12/167
RPCD.CO RRB. BC.NO.18 /03.05.33/2011-12

September 7, 2011

The Chairmen
All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)

Dear Sir,

Substitution of term Micro and Small Enterprises in place of SSI in the documents

Copies of the notification No.S.O.1642 (E) dated September 29, 2006 issued by the Ministry of Small Scale Industries and S.O.563 (E) dated February 27, 2009 issued by Ministry of Commerce and Industry regarding substitution of term 'Micro and Small Enterprises' in place of the term 'Small Scale Industries' are enclosed. Kindly ensure that your internal guidelines / instructions are compliant with these notifications.

2. You are requested to issue suitable instructions to your branches / controlling offices.

3. Kindly acknowledge receipt of the circular to our Regional Office concerned.

Yours faithfully

(C.D. Srinivasan)
Chief General Manager

Encl: as above