In order to increase the coir production in the state of Maharashtra, the Coir Board has augmented its activities in the State. Recently the Board has established a Sub-Regional Office at Sindhudurg. A showroom and sales depot of the Board is functioning at Navi Mumbai, said MoS for MSME Girira…
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Mission approach to improve skills of youngsters | Giriraj Singh
Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Giriraj Singh has underscored the need for greater participation by entrepreneurs in small and medium industries. The Centre is in the process of setting incubation centres for these enterprises in all the districts in a phased manne…
Global barons & local tycoons meet at P4 Expo India 2016
Spurred by the prospect of participating in the growth story of Indian Petrochemicals and related industries, All India Plastic Industries Association (AIPIA) has organised P4 Expo India 2016, an international trade show and conference on plastics, petrochemicals, printing and packaging, at India…
38 CPSUs achieved the target of 20% public procurement from MSME
Thirty Eight CPSUs have achieved the target of 20% public procurement from MSMEs in the just concluded financial year. This was revealed in a meeting chaired by Kalraj Mishra, Union Minister for MSME, to review the implementation of Public Procurement from MSMEs. Mishra highlighted the importanc…
Rs. 3000 Cr allocation for MSME sector in Budget 2016; a clear indication of ‘Small is Big’
The significance of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to India’s economic growth and prosperity is well established. While they provide critical depth to both manufacturing and service sectors, they also foster entrepreneurship and of course generate substantial employment. A number o…
KASSIA seeks simplification of subsidy claims process
Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA) wants a simplified process for submitting subsidy claims, and permits for online submission for claiming subsidy by small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The trade body, in its memorandum submitted to Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of State for …
Central Govt to review ceiling limit for MSMEs
The proposal to revise ceiling limits for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is already before the Standing Committee of the Lok Sabha, said Giriraj Singh, Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. He was speaking at an interaction meet held on March 11. Singh was respon…
RBI had constituted a working group on rehabilitation of sick SMEs
The Reserve Bank of India had constituted a Working Group on rehabilitation of sick SMEs, under the Chairmanship of Dr. K. C. Chakrabarty, the then Chairman & Managing Director, Punjab National Bank, to look into the problems faced by new as well as sick SMEs and suggest remedial measures. Th…
New technology centers to be set up in 15 states
At least 15 new technology centers will be set up across the country under the Technology Centre Systems Programme, Minister of State, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Giriraj Singh, said in the Rajya Sabha on March 3. The programme is being implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Med…
Citizens not in favour of a ‘Populist’ Budget | Giriraj Singh
Making a case for 8-9% growth rate, Jaitley on January 30 indicated that his upcoming Budget will not resort to “sheer populism” for good ratings and will focus on structural reforms. Minister of state for MSME, Giriraj Singh on January 31 said citizens are not in favour of a ‘p…