Shri Vijayendra (IAS), CMD, NSIC exchanging the copies of MoU signed with Shri D.R. Sarin, CMD, ALIMCO .The MoU was signed by Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M), NSIC in the presence of Shri Gaurang Dixit, Director (Fin), NSIC. The MoU envisages to work together through the network of NSIC and its various schemes for identification of MSMEs to encourage them for sourcing substitute / replacement to imports through indigenous products to strengthen domestic supply base for critical components used in manufacturing of assistive devices by ALIMCO. In addition, ALIMCO will explore possibilities to utilize NSIC’s common facility services and material testing facilities available at NSIC Technical Services Centre spread across the country. Shri Navin Chopra, CGM (SG), Tech. and Shri Rajesh Kumar, DGM (Tech), NSIC were also present on the occasion.

Shri Vijayendra, (IAS) ,CMD,NSIC unfurled the National Flag on India’s 74th Independence Day .Shri P.Udayakumar, Director (P&M), NSIC along with Senior officials attended the flag hoisting ceremony at the Corporate Office, New Delhi .The program was organised keeping in view the necessary guidelines issued by MHA for safety on Covid 19 epidemic. Shri Vijayendra, (IAS) ,CMD,NSIC in his thoughtful speech on the occasion paid tribute and remembered all the freedom fighters as also the frontline warriors who relentlessly worked during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Further, to give more impetus to MSMEs growth, he added that NSIC will shortly form a SPV which will anchor Fund of Funds for MSMEs with a corpus “ Mother Fund “ of Rs.10000 crores to provide equity funding through Daughter funds (around Rs.40000 crores) to MSMEs having growth potential .

Smt. Gurvinder Kaur, Development Officer, NSIC awarded with the Certificate of Appreciation from Yoga Certificate Board, Ministry of Ayush, GoI for online participation on the occasion of 6th International Day of Yoga (21 June 2020 ) with the theme “ Yoga with Family” and performing yoga as per the common yoga protocol.

Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M), NSIC delivered a keynote address at the Webinar organised by ASSOCHAM on 28th July 2020 titled "Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Package for MSMEs". Delivering his address he stated that the recent growth package announced by the Government has made the MSME sector more competitive and laid down the road map for boosting setting up of manufacturing base in India. He urged the MSMEs to come forward and avail the benefits of NSIC schemes. The session was very interactive and officers from SIDBI , UNIDO, CODSSIA participated.

NSIC has recently launched MSME Aggregation Services for facilitating MSMEs in ICT enabled Digital Services. In this connection, NSIC signed MOU with M/s Adaequare Info Private Limited (AIPL) on 30/06/2020 to facilitate MSMEs in terms of ICT adoption at affordable prices. Speaking on the Occasion, Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M),NSIC stated that NSIC is on boarding service providers in all sectors to enable MSMEs achieve higher business efficiencies and continual performance. The complete on boarding process is available on the website www.nsic.co.in and all MSME stakeholders must come forward and join hands with NSIC for their growth The MOU was signed by Sh. Vidya Sagar Singh, General Manager (DFS)and Shri Pavan Peechara, Group CEO, AIPL .

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NSIC (Bangalore) in association with CFTRI, CCI, BEL and FIEO is participating in Online Business Conclave (Webinar) on Vendor Development for MSME during International MSME Week from 29th June, 2020 to 4th July, 2020. On this occasion Shri M. Sreevatsan, Deputy General Manager, NSIC (Bangalore) will behighlighting the benefits of NSIC schemes and special measures taken by NSIC in the COVID 19 pandemic scenario to boost the business of MSMEs. To avail the benefits of NSIC schemes, the MSMEs are invited to join this webinar.

On the occasion of International Day of Yoga 2020 NSIC encouraged its Staff and officers across the country to practice Yoga at their respective Homes based on the Common Yoga Protocol and respecting Social Distancing Measures.

NSIC (Nasik) in association with DIC, EPFO, SIDBI and Swayam Shakti Association (Nasik) participated on 21 June 2020 in a Webinar on MSME Schemes and Reforms with a focus for Health Practioners. On this occasion Shri B. L. Barnwal, Branch Head, NSIC (Nasik) highlighted the benefits of NSIC schemes and special measures taken by NSIC in the COVID 19 pandemic scenario to boost the business of MSMEs.

Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M),NSIC delivered a keynote address at the Special Webinar organised by a group of Entrepreneurs on 12th June 2020 titled "MSME (Start Up) Reforms and Schemes ".Delivering his address he stated that to beat the COVID 19 pandemic all NSIC offices are geared up to facilitate the growth of MSMEs in all possible manner .The reforms announced by the Government for the growth of our economic are historic milestone and Urged the MSMEs to come forward and avail the benefits of NSIC schemes.The session was very interactive and over 50 Start Ups including officials from Banks , Financial Institutions ,SIDBI , SBI , DI-MSME , PNB, Atal Innovation Mission participated.

The National Small Industries Corporation Ltd.-NSIC signs a MoU with TRIFED to facilitate the growth of the TRIBES of the county with Schemes of NSIC and in up-gradation of their skills. Looking at the Pandemic situation, the MoU has been signed virtually between both the organisations in the presence of the Shri Vijayendra, IAS, CMD, NSIC and Sh. Pravir Krishn, IAS, MD,TRIFED. From NSIC side Sh. Vidya Sagar Singh, GM (DSF) and from TRIFED side Sh. Surinder Sharma DGM(P&A/MIS) inked the MoU. Also, present on this occasion were Sh. P Udayakumar, Dir. (P&M), NSIC and Sh. Gaurang Dixit, Dir. (Fin.).

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today launched the technology platform CHAMPIONS which stands for Creation and Harmonious Application of Modern Processes for Increasing the Output and National Strength. As the name suggests, the portal is basically for making the smaller units big by solving their grievances, encouraging, supporting, helping and handholding. It is a real one-stop-shop solution of MSME Ministry. This ICT based system is set up to help the MSMEs in present difficult situation and also to handhold them to become national and international champions.