Shri Narayan Rane ji, Hon’ble Union Minister for MSME launched Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS) for Services Sector during MSME North East Conclave at Maniram Dewan Trade Centre, Guwahati, Assam on 19th November 2021 in the presence of Sh. B.B. Swain ,Secretary, MSME , Ms. Alka Arora, JS (ARI) & CMD NSIC, Ms. Mercy Epao .The Hon’ble Minister awarded certificates to successful trainees of the NTSC (Guwahati ) as also visited the stalls set up by SC-ST entrepreneurs.Speaking on the occasion Hon’ble Union Minister stated that such initiatives by NSIC provide an opportunity to MSME entrepreneurs, especially women and SC/ST entrepreneurs to show-case their skill/products and gives them new opportunities for growth and attain self-reliance.

Shri Narayan Tatu Rane, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister of MSME and Shri Bhanu Pratab Singh Verma, Hon’ble Minister of State (MSME )inaugurated the NSIC Pavilion on 15th Nov, 2021 at the 40th India International Trade Fair being held at Pragati Maidan in the presence of Shri B. B Swain, Secretary MSME, Smt. Alka Nangia Arora, CMD, NSIC and Shri Gaurang Dixit, Director(Finance/ P & M). More than 121 MSEs (SC/ST Enterprises) are participating in the NSIC pavilion across the country such as Rajasthan, Karnataka, Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra, UP, Haryana, west Bengal, Telangana etc. in the product line i.e Handicraft, textile, Food products, Leather, Gems & Jewellery, Furnishing, Embroidery & Laces, Paper Product, Herbal & Ayurvedic/Unani, Inlay Paintings, Hair product etc.

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Welcoming the NSIC Associates to the Zone (NCR) interaction meet with MSME stakeholders, Shri P.Udayakumar ,Director (P&M) and Shri Gaurang Dixit, Director (Finance) stated that the festival of Diwali should be celebrated in a way that it doesn’t hurt the environment which surrounds us. “Happy Diwali to everyone. Eco friendly Diwali is the right way to celebrate Diwali, they added. On the occasion of Diwali, Zonal Office (NCR) organised a interaction meet with Industry Associations and other stakeholders of MSME sector. The entire NCR zone Branch heads (Delhi, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Naraina) invited their MSME Associates extending Greetings to them and their families.

NSIC celebrated Green Diwali with great enthusiasm. The entire NSIC offices (Corporate Office, NSIC Business Park, NSIC Exhibition Complex, NSIC Zonal Office NCR) was decorated in a festive manner and lighted to mark the victory of good over evil. Smt. Alka Nangia Arora, CMD, NSIC, Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M), NSIC and Shri Gaurang Dixit, Director (Finance), NSIC greeted each NSIC employee a very Happy and Prosperous Diwali.

Ms. Alka Nangia Arora CMD, NSIC on the occasion of Diwali extended warm greetings to all the NSIC employees. Speaking on the occasion, she stated that on the auspicious occasion of lights, may the glow of joy, prosperity and happiness illuminate each and every person life connected with the MSME sector. The NSIC team has to work with greater dedication and give their best performance in the year ahead. Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M), NSIC Shri Gaurang Dixit, Director (Finance), NSIC were also present on the occasion.

Shri Gaurang Dixit, Director (Finance), NSIC presided the NSIC signing of MoU with Central Bank of India on 1st November 2021 under its Bank credit facilitation scheme. The major thrust of the MoU is to promote MSMEs by providing them with credit support under this tie up arrangement. Also present on the occasion were Sh. P.Ravi Kumar, Chief General Manager (BD), NSIC, Sh. V.K Mahendru, Field General Manager, Central Bank of India, Ms Himani Shali, Chief Manager (Bank Tie up), NSIC and Sh. Ashwani Dhingra, Sr. Regional Manager, Central Bank of India.

Shri B.B.Swain, Secretary MSME during his visit to Ahemdabad on 30/10/2021 graced Zone Central Office at Ahmedabad and reviewed the work done by NSIC in the state of Gujarat for the growth of MSME Sector. He appreciated the efforts of NSIC in disseminating the benefits of NSIC schemes in the state of Gujarat and urged the NSIC team to share new ideas so that cross section of the society is benefited in the country. Shri P.K.Jha, Zonal Head, NSIC welcomed him at NSIC (Ahemdabad ) office .

Shri Gaurang Dixit, Director (Finance), NSIC administered the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge on 29th October, 2021 to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation and also strive hard to spread this message amongst my fellow countrymen. The NSIC Officers and Staff attended the pledge ceremony.

Shri Narayan Tatu Rane, Cabinet Minister of MSME and Shri Bhanu Pratab Singh Verma, Minister of State, MSME inaugurated SAMBHAV (The National Level Awareness Programe) on 27th October, 2021 at NSIC Exhibition Complex, New Delhi in the presence of Shri B. B Swain, Secretary, MSME, Smt Mercy Epao (JS-SME), Smt. Alka Arora Nangia, CMD, NSIC, Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M), NSIC & Shri Gaurang Dixit, Director (Finance), NSIC. The aim of this initiative to promote entrepreneurship amongst youth and spread awareness on various schemes and its initiatives. The month long e-NLAP programme organized by Ministry of MSME will be conducted in more than 1300 colleges across the country reaching to more than 1,50,000 participants directly.

Shri P.Udayakumar, Director(P&M) and Shri Gaurang Dixit, Director (Finance) administered the Integrity Pledge for Organisations and Citizens on the occasion of Vigilance Awareness week. Also present on this occasion was Shri A.K.Mishra, CVO, NSIC along with NSIC employees. This awareness week campaign affirms our commitment to promotion of integrity and probity in public life through citizen participation. All employees have been advised to strictly adhere to extant Covid-19 prevention guidelines and focus on internal (housekeeping) activities which are to be taken up in campaign mode as part of the Vigilance Awareness Week this year. NSIC observes the Vigilance Awareness Week from 26th October to 01 November, 2021.