The increase in power tariff announced by the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) on August 1, will adversely affect MSMEs in the poll bound state. MSMEs in U.P. are already battling economic slowdown and frequent power cuts. UPERC has announced a four per cent increment in po…
Monsoon Session of Parliament | Agendas concerning MSMEs
Carry your umbrellas as the Monsoon Session of Parliament is expected to rain bills. From Goods and Services Tax (GST) to MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, this hot and humid session has a lot on its plate for the MSME Sector. A total of 11 Bills are pending in the Lok Sabha and there are as [&h…
Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary takes charge as MOS, MSME Ministry
Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary took charge as new MOS in MSME Ministry on July 11, 2016. MSME Minister Kalraj Mishra welcomed him. After assuming office, Haribhai said that he will work towards the development of MSME sector which contributes about 40% of India’s exports. A Four-Time MP from Gujar…
Awards are solution and suggestion that can propel the growth of MSME sector | Jitendar Sharma, CEO, AMTZ Project, Andhra Pradesh
All governments, whether at the Central or in the states, have been launching several innovative healthcare schemes and projects. Health system of all states is slowly gearing up to achieve social health goals with technical expertise now available everywhere. The Andhra Pradesh government for ex…
MSME Ministry’s two-day job fair in Deoria a big success
Bridging the gap between skilled workforce and employers is a critical step in enhancing employment opportunities for youth. In a pioneering move, Ministry of MSME organised a job fair in Deoria on March 26-27, 2016. The fair was a big success and it provided jobs to 1069 people, hired by differe…
36 ‘white’ industries exempt from green clearance | Prakash Javadekar
It is time to rejoice for SMEs related to cotton and woolen hosiery, wind power, solar power, handloom weaving, toys, air coolers, etc as government has kept these industries in white category so that there is no need to take environmental clearance from government for such industries. A new cate…
Industry sought more from Budget 2016 for MSMEs
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented his third and full time second Union Budget. With a demand of supporting “Make in India” campaign and small and medium businesses, he announced a slew of schemes and tax exemptions. The Union budget has focused on farmers, rural infrastructure, agriculture,…
Intricacy at its peak in Surajkund Mela
Surajkund Mela, World’s largest handicrafts fair, was cynosure of all eyes this year with artists from across the country showcasing their prowess in intricate work, be it sari, ivory, brassware, wood carvings or handmade potteries. The fortnight long Mela, hosted by Haryana Government for 30 yea…
‘Weaves of Banaras’ exhibition at Make in India week
Weavers of Banaras will showcase traditional weaving craft during the Make in India week in Mumbai beginning February 13. ‘Weaves of Banaras’, a special theme during ‘Make in India’ week, will exhibit the world famous craft and spirited skills of weavers of the city. Department of Industrial Poli…