UDYAM REGISTRATION AND THE ROLE OF MSMES IN BIHAR’S INDUSTRIALISATION (2020–2022): AN ANALYSIS BASED ON STATE-LEVEL OFFICIAL DATA

Abstract

This study explores the structure and scale of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Bihar in the time of initial phase of Udyam Registration, covering the period from July 2020 to March 2022. We used official secondary data [5] from the MSME ministry, the paper discussed the distribution of enterprises by size category, investment level, turnover range, and employment generation. The findings of this paper says that over 97% of registered units are micro-enterprises, with more than 99% operating below ₹50 lakh in investment and 93.8% reporting turnover under ₹1 crore. Employment data also shows there is a strong concentration of the micro segment, suggesting limited scale and formal expansion of industry. Udyam Registration has increased visibility and formalisation, the data discussed here indicates that deeper institutional support is needed so that it converts registration gains into real industrial growth. This study discussed that it contributes to the broader understanding of digital education and role in decentralised industrial development, with specific policy which is relevant for low-industrialised states like Bihar.