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PM Vishwakarma, a Central Sector Scheme, was launched on 17th September, 2023 by the Prime Minister to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools. The Scheme covers artisans and craftspeople engaged in 18 trades, viz.(i) Carpenter (Suthar/Badhai); (ii) Boat Maker; (iii) Armourer; (iv) Blacksmith (Lohar); (v) Hammer and Tool […]

The self-help group (SHG) movement holds immense potential for empowering marginalized communities, fostering entrepreneurship, and promoting socio-economic development. However, in Maharashtra, this movement has faced significant challenges, impeding its growth and progress. In this article, we will explore the reasons behind the stagnant momentum of the SHG movement in Maharashtra. The self-help group (SHG) movement […]

O/o DC(MSME) New Delhi is inviting applications from eligible MSME Units for National Awards. The modified scheme guidelines are available at https://dashboard.msme.gov.in/na/Ent_NA_Admin/NA_Guidelines.pdf The applicants have to submit online applications at https://dashboard.msme.gov.in/na. It is requested to kindly disseminate this information amongst eligible award worthy MSME units under your jurisdiction.

Scale of Assistance :Providing financial assistance of 80% of one-time registration fee and annual recurring fee (for first three years) paid by micro enterprises for obtaining up to 100 Nos. of bar codes (i.e. products) or actual whichever is less subject to Rs. 50,650/- (Fifty thousand six hundred and fifty) max. Eligibility :Micro enterprises which […]

Ministry of MSME invites applications for participation in various Trade Fairs under their Procurement and Marketing Scheme (PMS Scheme) 5A Component. Please click here to view upcoming Exhibitions / Trade Fairs. The columns marked in Green are Fairs where enrollments are in progress. Please click here to read/download the PMS Scheme Guidelines

Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: The government on Monday announced the extension of its scheme for employment generation Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) over the 15th Finance Commission Cycle from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with an outlay of Rs 13,554.42 crore. In addition, multiple modifications have also been made to the scheme including increasing the maximum […]

ZED Scheme As the MSMEs are amongst the strongest drivers of economic development, innovation and employment, it becomes imperative to strengthen their ecosystem. The Government of India envisioned the Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) initiative to enhance MSME competitiveness, make them sustainable and transform them as National and International Champions. MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification is […]

MSMEs are the strongest drivers of Nation’s economic development, innovation and employment. It becomes imperative to strengthen MSME’s ecosystem by developing innovative solutions and applications which will help them to move up the value chain. The Government of India, therefore, envisioned creating MSME Innovative Scheme through combination of Incubation, Design intervention and IPR protection initiatives […]

A conducive social atmosphere enables them to thrive in Tamil Nadu The 2021 edition of  Women & Men in India, published last week by the National Statistical Office (NSO) of the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, has an element of pleasant surprise for Tamil Nadu. With about 10.87 lakh units, Tamil Nadu accounts for the highest number of women entrepreneur-owned establishments, which cover not only […]

Udyogini means Women Entrepreneur and Government has initiated this scheme for the welfare and development of Indian Women Entrepreneurs. Udyogini Yojana has been implemented by Women Development Corporation under the Government of India. This scheme promotes and motivates women’s entrepreneurship among the poor by providing financial support to women for doing business. Udyogini Scheme helps […]