On 27th June, known as the World MSME Day, the Indian government organized National MSME Conference named “Udyam Sangam” inaugurated by India President Shree Ram Nath Kovind. The event was organized to encourage ideas and knowledge sharing on MSME related issues and build the dialogue and partnership among various stakeholders of MSME ecosystem. During the event, the government unveiled two major initiatives to help MSMEs overcome challenges.

• solar charkha mission

The solar charkha mission was launched by President to mark the important role that MSMEs play in the economy. For this initiative, Government of India will disburse subsidy worth Rs 550 crore to thousands of artisans. The Ministry of MSME will be covering 50 clusters under this initiative and there will be 400 to 2000 artisans employed in each cluster. The products will be sold to government departments, railways with the help of KVIC. The government believes that this will generate huge employment opportunities in rural areas and contribute towards a green economy by harnessing non-conventional solar energy.

• Website “MSME Sampark”

MSME Sampark – a digital platform generating skill pool of workers and trained youth with the employers is another major initiative launched on World MSME day. MSME Sampark is the online portal designed to help the job seekers (trainees or students of MSME technology centers) in finding different employment opportunities. There are 18 MSME technology centers (MSME TC’s) and they have played a major role in “Make in India” initiative. These centers serve in the fields of Aerospace, Automobile, Electronics, Glass, Footwear, Sports goods, Fragrance & Flavour etc.