CMD, NSIC, Shri Vijayendra, IAS launched a mobile application MSME Global Mart on 12th November, 2020 for facilitating MSMEs and to popularize the M-Commerce. Also present on this occasion were Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M), NSIC, Shri Gaurang Dixit, Director (Finance), NSIC. The key features offered in the first version of this App which include Public Procurement Information, International Trade, Key Catalogues, Success Stories, Prospective buyers etc. Corporates, PSUs and others can reach relevant suppliers for sourcing and sub-contracting needs through this App by searching from 86 categories and 1462 sub categories offered in the App. This initiative of NSIC will help more MSMEs to avail the benefits offered by www.msmemart.com effortlessly and will help them become AtmaNirbhar.

Shri Vijayendra, (IAS), CMD, NSIC administered the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge on 31st October, 2020 on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Shri P.Udayakumar, Director(P&M) along with the NSIC officers and employees of the Corporation were present on this occasion.

In order to tap new opportunities emerging on signing of MoU with Salem Steel Plant, a virtual session was conducted by Head Office RMD division on 16.10.2020 with Field offices to sensitize them about the importance of MoU for increasing the Turnover and Profitability. During the interaction, Director (Planning & Marketing), Sh. P. Udayakumar motivated all the participating branches to make full use of the MoU and start lifting the Stainless Steel material as a new product has been added in Raw Material distribution. Dr.P.Dey, CGM(SG),NSIC and Shri Vikas Sharma,DM(BD) were also present on this occasion.

NSIC sensitized the Employees during vigilance awareness week by inviting participation of Employees in essay writing competition based on the theme of the week on 28th October 2020 at NTSC Okhla. The employees participated with full zeal and great enthusiasm.

Shri Vijayendra, IAS, CMD, NSIC administered the Integrity Pledge for Organisations on the occasion of Vigilance Awareness week 2020 being observed by The National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC) from 27th October to 02nd November 2020. Also present on this occasion were Shri. P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M), Shri Gaurang Dixit, Director (Finance), NSIC and Shri Rajan Trehan, CVO, NSIC along with NSIC employees.

NSIC conferred with the "National Award for Excellence in PSU” (CSR Initiatives- Social Development) on 14th October, 2020.This prestigious award has been given by World CSR Congress to recognize the contribution of NSIC under CSR initiative in unitedly fighting COVID 19 pandemic and facilitate the MSME Sector in all possible manners during on-going pandemic. Speaking on the occasion, Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M), NSIC stated that NSIC offers several schemes for the growth for MSME sector including youth and entrepreneurs. We invite them to come forward and avail the benefits of the NSIC Schemes. (For DPM Statement: https://nsictv.com/nsic.conferred-with-national-award-for-excellence-in-psu)

NTSC (Neemka) in association with NABARD has commenced on 12th October, 2020, 50 Days skill training programme on repair and maintenance of Home Appliances for 30 nos. of beneficiaries. On the occasion, Shri Ram Kumar Yadav, Centre Head, NTSC (Neemka) Shri Vinay Kumar Tripathi, AGM (DDM), NABARD and Shri Dr. Alabhya Mishra (LDM), Canara Bank were present during the inaugural session. During the programme, all the participants also took pledge to acquire the skill training in compliance with COVID-19 Pandemic guidelines.

On the Occasion of Campaign for COVID- Appropriate Behaviour on 08th October, 2020, Shri Vijayendra, IAS, Chairman & Managing Director, NSIC administered COVID -19 Pledge to all the NSIC employees. The pledge held NSIC’s commitment to be vigilant and follow the key message of the campaign- Wear Mask, Follow Physical Distancing, and Maintain Hand Hygiene. All the employees collectively work towards encouraging others around them to follow the key COVID protocols. Also present on this occasion were Sh. P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M), Sh. Gaurang Dixit, Director (Finance) along with other senior officers.

NSIC celebrated 151st Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi Ji, the Father of the Nation and organized “Shramdaan” under Swachhata Abhiyan on 2nd October, 2020 while also maintaining COVID-19 guidelines. The NSIC staff and officers across the country put in all efforts to maintain cleanliness in their office rooms by way of cleaning one’s own drawers, almirahs, computers, telephone, dustbins etc. Remove unnecessary items and dispose them properly so that it makes their workplace safe and easy to work.

Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M), NSIC delivered a keynote address at the Webinar organised by SRM University on 15th September, 2020 titled "Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprises: Start-Up Canvas". Delivering his address he stated that NSIC facilitates MSMEs through integrated support services under Marketing, Technology & Finance. He encouraged the youth to come forward to avail the benefits of NSIC schemes to set-up their own enterprises.

In the presence of Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (Planning & Marketing) NSIC, an MoU was signed on 21.09.20 between Shri Paramjeet Singh, General Manager- SG (BD), NSIC and Shri Sunil Kumar Murathia, Regional Manager – Mktg. , Salem Steel Plant - Steel Authority Of India Limited (SSP-SAIL) for supply of “ All Stainless Steel from Salem Steel Plant” Raw material to MSMEs through NSIC on PAN India basis. Shri Vikas Sharma, Manager BD, NSIC was also present during the signing of MoU.

Shri P. Ravikumar CGM, South I, felicitated by Shri. Jagadish Shettar, Hon''ble Minister for Large & Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka, Mr.C.R.Janardana, President and Shri.Perical Sundar ,President Elect, as jury for Export Excellence Awards 15th Edition being awarded by FKCCI, at Bangalore.