Planning commission has sharply criticized the government for continuing to reserve certain items exclusively for the small scale sector saying it is proving detrimental to the economy and recommended de-reservation of critical areas for exports. Statistics show that since the policy of de reservation was introduced, the growth rate of small scale sector in non-reserved areas has been higher than in reserved areas, the informed the commission in its ninth plan mid-term appraisal of the industrial sector. The observation of the Planning Commission assumes significance as the issue of de reserving certain items including ready-made garments, leather and toys from the SSI list has led to sharp differences between the SSI ministry and the textile and commerce ministries. The observation of the Planning Commission assumes significance as the issue of de reserving certain items including ready-made garments, leather and toys from the SSI list has led to sharp differences between the SSI ministry and the textile and commerce ministries. The observation of the Planning Commission assumes significance as the issue of de reserving certain items including ready-made garments, leather and toys from the SSI list has led to sharp differences between the SSI ministry and the textile and commerce ministries. There is a strong case for reviewing the reservation policy to allow up gradation of technology in the SSI sector, increased production, employment and exports, informed the commission. Bureau Report