On 05.12.2019 an MoU has been signed between NSIC and Aramco Asia for the development of MSME Ecosystem in India in Oil & Gas Sector. From NSIC side Sh. P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M) and from Aramco side Mr. Mohammed Al Mughirah, President inked the MoU. The dignitaries H.E. Dr. Said Bin Mohammed Al Sati, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia, Mr. Abdullah Melfi, Strategic Sourcing Head, Aramco, Mr. Vijay Prakash, GM (BD) NSIC and more than 200 units from India witnessed the event. Aramco is world's largest Oil & Gas Company from Govt. of Saudi Arabia having reported revenue of USD 355 Billion Dollar (2018) and estimated market value of 1.5 Trillion Dollars.

Shri. Gaurang Dixit, Director Finance, along with Shri. P. Ravikumar Chief General Manager,South-1, Shri. Harish Chandra GM ,Interaction Meet in Bangalore with Office Bearers of Associations of Karnataka including KASSIA,FKCCI,Laghu Udyog Bharti,Peenya Industries Associations,elaborated on the interventions of NSIC for MSMEs. the Associations unanimously expressed their appreciation for NSIC's and Zonal Head South-1,Bangalore,Services for the cause of MSMEs in Karnataka.

eMERG, inaugurated its training centre in peenya this week. Ms.Mandeep Kaur, Joint Development Commissioner ,Ministry of MSME , Gol was the Chief guest. In the pic are Ms. Audrey D'Souza, President eMerg, Mr Akadas, MSME DI, Mr Kulkarni, Intel, Mr. P. Ravikumar ,Chief General Manager, South-1, NSIC, and many others. eMERG plans to set up this training centre in basic engineering skills.

Shri. P. Udayakumar, Director (P & M) attended "8th DLF BUSINESS SUMMIT 2019" as GUEST OF HONOR organised by DLF Industries Association on 27th November 2019 at Faridabad. During his address the importance of Infrastructure Development in the country for the growth of MSMEs was emphasised. The challenges faced by MSMEs in procuring finance was also highlighted during his deliberations. The presence of Director (P & M) was highly solicited by the dignitaries and the participants.

After a detailed wrap up meeting on the various activities of Incubator in Manica province minutes of meeting was signed between Sh. P. Udayakumar DPM(NSIC) and DG IPEME , Dr. Clares Zimba and then a meeting was held with Hon'ble Minister of Industries and Trade ,Mozambique, Dr Ragendra Berta de Souza on 22 nd Nov '2019 .

Sh. P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M) and Sh. Binod Kumar, Chief Manager (NSIC) met Ambassador of India to Mozambique, Mr Rajiv Kumar on 22nd Nov '2019 and appraised on the implementation schedule of the Incubator coming up in Manica province, Mozambique.

After a detailed wrap up meeting on the various activities of Incubator in Manica province minutes of meeting was signed between Sh. P. Udayakumar DPM(NSIC) and DG IPEME ,Dr Clares Zimba on 22nd November 2019.

Sh. P. Udayakumar held a meeting with Mrs Francisca G.C.Muluana , Permanent Secretary of Manica province, Mozambique for her support for the Incubator project on 20 th Nov 2019 along with Director ,IPEME, Director of Provincial Govt and Sh. Binod Kumar ,CM, NSIC.

Women Entrepreneurs Day-2019 celebration at FKCCI with NSIC, State Government and other women association in the presence of Shri. B.S. Yediyurappa, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri.C.R.Janardhana President, FKCCI, Shri Perikal M Sundar ,Sr.Vice President, FKCCI ,Mrs.Gunjan Krishna IAS,Commissioner Industries and Commerce, Mr.P.Ravikumar,Chief General Manager, NSIC, in Bangalore

Shri. P. Udayakumar, Director (P & M) attended "BUSINESS PARTNERS MEET 2019" organised by Goa Shipyard Limited in association with CII on 16th November 2019 at Panaji Goa. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Pramod Sawant, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Goa and during deliberations with Director (P & M), Hon'ble Chief Minister quite enthusiastically expressed his willingness to have NSIC support in developing MSME support system in Goa for shipping Industry.

Shri. P. Udayakumar, Director (P &M) met Hon'ble Minister of industry and Trade of Mozambique, Dr. Ragendra Berta de Souza at Mozambique to appraise the progress of Vocational Training Centre (VTC) being setup by NSIC.

Shri Vijayendra ( IAS), CMD,NSIC during his visit to NSIC - Advance Training Centre and NSIC -Incubation Centre (Okhla) on 15th November 2019 encouraged the participants of the various Training Programs and appreciated the efforts of NSIC in creating opportunities of self employment and skill development . During his visit Shri P.Udayakumar,Director (P&M),NSIC and Shri Gaurang Dixit, Director(Finance) briefed him about the various offerings of the NTSC (Okhla). Also present on the occasion were Shri Satvinder Singh,CGM(Tech), Shri Manoj Lal,GM(SG)(CC)/(Space Marketing)/(GP & Tender Marketing) and Shri O.P.Singh,Centre Head,NTSC (Okhla).