Module: General Practice
Q19: Under the "Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) Order, 2012" (as amended), every Central Ministry, Department, or PSU is mandated to procure a minimum of 25% of their total annual purchases from MSEs. Within this 25% limit, what is the specific sub-target reserved exclusively for MSEs owned by Women Entrepreneurs?
✅ Correct Answer: B
The overall mandatory procurement target from MSEs is 25%. Within this, there are specific sub-targets (horizontal reservations): 4% is reserved for MSEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs, and 3% is reserved for MSEs owned by Women entrepreneurs.
This policy is mandatory for all Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).
This policy is mandatory for all Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).