NSIC (Guwahati) in association with Manipur Industries Development Council organized 4th Imphal Expo 2017 on 20th March, 2017. Sri L.Lakher, IAS, Principal Secretary (T. C & I), Govt. of Manipur at Iboyaima Sumang Lila Sanglen, Imphal, Manipur inaugurated the Expo in the presence of Shri J.K. Mahanta, Zonal Head, NSIC (NE) and Shri P. Loken Singh, Chairman, MIDC and Shri.Ph.Khangmeidun, CEO, KVIB, Manipur. <br/> <br/> NSIC set up 100 Stalls to display the product of MSMEs from North-East from different Segment like- Handloom, Textiles, Handicraft, Decorative Items, Food Processing, IT, Jewellery and other service related Industries.

NSIC trainee from Guwahati, India awarded as the BEST DESINGER IN Tiffany`s Fashion Week Paris on 06.03.2017. Mr. Kunal Kaushik, after training on Fashion Designing during the year 2009 from NSIC, Technical Service Centre (TIC) at Guwahati he availed a loan of Rs. 5,00,000/- from Assam Gramin Vikash Bank under the NSIC Bank Credit Facilitation Scheme to set up production unit. He was also assisted to participate in various International, Domestic Exhibitions and Trade Fairs under NSIC Marketing Assistance Scheme.

With the theme <b>Be Bold for Change</b> ,NSIC celebrated the International Women`s Day 2017 with its women employees with much fanfare. The women employees participated with great enthusiasm. To mark the occasion, a Training program involving role plays on " Masters of First Impressions" and " Being ready for change and more adaptability " was organized to empower Women NSICians. <br/><br/> Speaking on the occasion, Shri Ravindra Nath,CMD,NSIC appreciated their efforts in disseminating the benefits of NSIC schemes amongst the MSME sector across the country. He said that women are the back bone of our Homes as also NSIC. They are born leaders and have the potential within them to bring prosperity, happiness and joy to this world. Shri P.Udayakumar, Director(P&M),NSIC and Shri A.K.Mittal, Director(Finance),NSIC also interacted with the participants. The program was webcast by NSIC and also gave the Women employees a unique opportunity to brainstorm together and come out with ideas which can take the NSIC growth to the next level. <br/> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.1362261153811894/1361455897225753/?type=3&theater"><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a>

Sh. P Udayakumar, Director (P&M) participated in the National Level Vendor Development Program organised by MSME-DI, Ahemdabad and NSIC at Rajkot on 20.02.2017. Hon`ble Minister of State for MSME,GOI Shri Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary was the Chief Guest of the function.

Sh. P Udayakumar, Director (P&M) visited Sterlite Industries, Tuticorin on 04.02.2017 and held discussion for tie up for new Raw Materials for the MSME units thro NSIC offices .

Sh. P Udayakumar, Director (P&M) participated as the Chief Guest in the Programme organised by Rathinam College of Arts and Science , Coimbatore on 03-02-2017 and ??delivered a Lecture on "The impact of GST in Indian Economy" to the students and start up units.

Sh. P Udayakumar, Director (P&M) participated in the Aero India 2017 in Bangalore on 14.2.2017.The Event was graced by Sh. K.K. Jalan, Secretary, MSME who also visited the NSIC pavilion and the stalls put up by OEMs and Defence PSUs

Honourable Minister of State for MSME ,Government of India Shri Haribhai P. Chaudhary visited NSIC Technical Services Centre Rajkot on 20.02.2017 in the presence of Director (Planning and Marketing) NSIC ,New Delhi Shri P Udayakumar and Zonal General Manager-Central Shri P K Jaha .Shri Haribahi P. Chaudhary interacted with present staff ,faculties and trainees of Livelihood Incubation Centre (LBI) ,Rajkot (LBI) and appreciated the various skill development training courses undertaken at the aforesaid Centre which has benefitted people of Rajkot and in around in the area of wage employment and self employment at large .Shri Haribhai P. Chaudhary also visited the site where currently repair and renovation activities of shed underway for establishment of proposed Tool Room and have discussed about various machinery/equipments planned to be established in aforesaid proposed Tool Room for skill training in area of Die,mould ,press tools ,jigs ,fixtures ,gauges etc design and manufacturing .Shri Haribhai P. Chaudhary also visited Pump and Motor Testing Laboratory and Diesel Engine Testing laboratory at the Centre and have discussed about various types of Pumps ,Engines and Motors being tested there as per BIS Standard.

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NSIC won the ABP NEWS - CSR LEADERSHIP AWARDS in the category of ‘’Best use of CSR practices in various sectors’’ in the country. The award was received by Shri R. A. Bairwa, Zonal Head West, Mumbai.

Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M), The National Small Industries Corporation Ltd.-NSIC participated in the programme as the Guest of Honour & Speaker in the SC/ST Entrepreneurship Development Programme organised by ICCAA on 05.02.2017 in Mumbai, India. </br> Hon’ble Member of Parliament (LS) Dr. Udit Raj, Member of Parliament and Hon’ble Minister of Social Justice of Maharashtra Shri Rajkumar Padole also graced the occasion as Chief Guests during the inauguration and valedictory function respectively.