Export Promotion Mission
The Export Promotion Mission, part of the Union Budget 2025-26, aims to enhance export competitiveness for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by improving access to export credit, enabling cross-border factoring, and addressing non-tariff barriers. The initiative includes financial assistance for MSMEs to participate in international trade fairs and the
MSME
The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) organized a one-day awareness programme on July 14, 2025, at Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College & Hospital, Odisha. The event aimed to promote entrepreneurship and employment opportunities by disseminating information about the National SC-ST Hub and various government initiatives for MSMEs.
Skill Development Centre
A 20,000 sq. ft. Skill Development Centre will be set up at Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC) in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) expected next week. The initiative aims to enhance the region's industrial ecosystem and attract Global Capability
Coir Production
Union Minister of State for MSME, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, emphasized the need to enhance coir and by-products production during her review of R&D activities at the Central Institute of Coir Technology in Bengaluru. She highlighted the underutilization of coconut husk and the growing demand for coco peat, urging
MSME
Hon. Minister of State for MSME and Labour, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, visited KVIC in Bengaluru, emphasizing the importance of empowering artisans and traditional industries. Under PM Modi's leadership, the Khadi and Village Industry sector has seen significant growth, with a 447% increase in sales and 49% in employment
MSME
Union Minister Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi visited the MSME Technology Centre, IDEMI Mumbai, on July 3, 2025. During his visit, he reviewed the Centre's operations, explored advanced technology initiatives, and discussed key programs like the CGTMSE and PM Vishwakarma scheme. The Centre has made significant contributions to MSMEs,
MSME
Union MSME Minister Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi highlighted the significant contributions of the MSME sector to India's economy, accounting for 30.1% of GDP, 35.4% of manufacturing, and 45.73% of exports. With 6.5 crore MSME units registered on the Udyam Portal, the sector has created
KVIC
Union Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, visited the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in Mumbai to review its performance over the past three years. He emphasized strengthening rural ties to support financially deprived communities and discussed employment generation through local training initiatives. The KVIC Chairman highlighted the
MSME
Union Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, visited the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in Mumbai to review its performance over the past three years. He emphasized strengthening rural ties to support financially deprived individuals and discussed employment generation through local training initiatives. The KVIC Chairman highlighted the
DGFT
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has removed key procedural restrictions for exporting value-added leather products, allowing exports from any port and eliminating the requirement for testing and certification by the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI). This reform aims to reduce compliance burdens, streamline export procedures, and enhance competitiveness