Hon'ble Governor, Sikkim Shri Ganga Prasad who was present as Chief Guest for National SC ST Hub State Conclave(Gangtok) applauded the various initiatives of NSIC for the growth of MSME sector in the country. On this occasion on 27th Feb 2019, Shri P.Udayakumar, Director (P&M), NSIC discussed with Hon'ble Governor on ways to support SC ST entrepreneurs of Sikkim , offering benefits of NSIC schemes to the youth of Sikkim and training programs for aspiring entrepreneurs through NSIC incubators. Also seen in the picture is Dr. Avinash Choudhary, Zonal Head (North east).

On her recent visit to Ahemdabad, Smt. Usha Suresh,CMD,NSIC reviewed the performance of NSIC (Central Zone) and urged all the employees to give in their best performance in the last month of financial year2018-19.Interacting with the employees she said that I look forward for being a part of the NSIC family and accomplish as much as we can, through team effort , and be the pride of the MSME sector.

NSSHO, Guwahati conducted Arunachal State SC-ST conclave at Itanagar on 18.02.2019 at Dorjee Khandu Auditorium, State Assembly, Arunachal Pradesh. The program was graced by the Hon’ble Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Shri.T.N.Thongdok in the presence of Shri.Bamang Felix, the Hon’ble minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Rural Work Department and IPR. Also present in the conclave were Shri. G.S.Meena, Commissioner of Industries, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh; Shri. Ashok Kumar, Joint Secretary, MinIstry of Food Processing, Govt. of India; Shri.P.Udayakumar, Director(P&M), NSIC New Delhi; Shri.Bilati Pertin, Commissioner of PWD and Finance,Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh; Shri.Habung Donyi, Director of Industries, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh; Shri. Dr.Avinash Choudhary, ZGM(NE) and Shri.Inder Iqbal Singh Atwal, National Working President of SC and ST Legislatures and Parliamentarians. The welcome speech was made by Dr.Avinash Choudhary, ZGM(NE), NSIC where he welcome all the dignitaries and delegates who participated in the program. He also made a special mention of the schemes of NSIC and NSSHO during his inauguration speech. The Guest of Honour Shri. P. Udayakumar, Director(P&M), NSIC made an address on the various initiative taken by the Ministry of MSME and NSIC for the development of SC-ST entrepreneurs and Aspiring entrepreneurs. He also made a special mention on the new intervention created under NSSH schemes and its benefits to the entrepreneurs belonging to SC-ST category. He also invited the state govt. to work in close association with NSIC in its initiative towards the development of the SC-ST entrepreneurs and aspirants. There were also address from the Joint Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing, Commissioner of Industries, Commissioner of PWD and Finance, from the Hon’ble Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Rural Work Department and IPR who have appreciated the initiative from NSIC for the development of the SC-ST community. The presidential speech made by the Hon’ble speaker mentioned the potentials of Arunachal Pradesh people in agriculture sector, horticulture and industries. He said that his government is open to work with NSIC for the upliftment of the people of Arunachal Pradesh and look forward for the fruitful result through conclave. More than 210 SC/ST people participated in the programme.

NSIC Technical Services Centre ,Rajpura organized inaugural function for start of skill training on combine harvester operator with financial assistance from NABARD . Under the programme skill training shall be imparted to 30 nos of beneficiaries on combined harvester operation and maintenance. Present on the occasion Shri J P S Bindra ,Chief General Manager ,NABARD shared the need for skill training to rural unemployed youth specially women for rural development.Shri Bindra also shared that many more such programme shall be conducted in association with NSIC Technical Services ,Centre,Rajpura in up comming financial year. Present on the occasion ,Shri Deepak Shrivastava ,President ,Micro small medium industries association,Rajpura shared the skill manpower requirement of MSME's of the region and shared that during the training course students of the Centre to be sent to various MSME's of Rajpura for imparting more practical training to make them more employable for which association will provide all required support to Centre. Valediction function also organized for 75 nos of pass out trainees for various skill training courses under financial assistance from NABARD. Shri Ram Kumar Yadav ,DGM and Centre Head shared about NSIC Schemes and various skill training courses undertaken at the Centre for the support of MSME's.

NSIC welcomes Smt. Usha Suresh, IES on assuming the charge as Chairman-cum-Managing Director, NSIC on 18th February, 2019 . On this occasion , she interacted with Senior Officers of NSIC and encouraged all employees to continue giving their best performance during 2018-19.

Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (Planning & Marketing), NSIC was the Guest of Honour in the National VDP programme organised by SJVN (A Joint Venture of Govt. of India & Govt. of Himachal Pradesh) a Schedule Mini Ratna Power sector PSU in Chandigarh on 16th Feb, 2019. DPM gave a presentation on the various schemes of Ministry of MSME and he lauded the efforts of SJVN who has achieved 59% and 15.31 % against 25% and 4% annual procurement targets from MSEs and SC/ST units respectively. DPM also discussed with Mr. V.K Bansal, Director (Power) SJVN about the synergies to develop business models with SJVN on procurement for their domestic requirements and JV requirements in Bhutan and Nepal which will increase the presence and business of NSIC.

NTSC, Chennai organised one day awareness program on Energy conservation and audit ,jointly with District Industries Centre, Madurai for the benefits of MSME in Kappalur Industrial Estate. Shri Krishnakumar, Asst.Manager conducted the program and also demonstrated the audit on 13/1/2019. Many units has shown interest in conducting energy audit of their unit .

Mr. Harish Kumar Agarwal, President, Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturer’s Association (IEEMA) along with Mr. Siddharth Bhutoria, Vice Chairman, Eastern Region and other officials of IEEMA visited NTSC, Howrah on 14.02.2019. During the round of the Centre, they were explained about the core activities and facilities available in the Centre. The team appreciated the efforts of NSIC in providing training support in the area of Skill development & Incubation. During the meeting, representatives of IEEMA agreed for providing on job training for our final semester trainees of ITI. They will also explore possibilities for association in different areas for which next meeting shall be conducted on 02.03.2019. IEEMA also expressed strong need of Transformer Testing Lab in this area.

District Industries Centre, Vellore conducted a a Special Review meeting & Loan mela at Vellore Collectorate on 12/2/2019. Ms.SMS.Nalini, Chief General Manager, NSIC TSC,Chennai was invited to deliver a speech on various Technical ,financial ,Marketing schemes of NSIC for the benefits of MSME sector. Shri Raman, District Collector Vellore, GM,DIC & other lead bank official were present. Ms.SMS.Nalini, Chief General Manager, NSIC TSC,Chennai also eloborated on Skill training , Energy Conservation & auditing for MSME . More than 150 MSME units were present. Many participants has shown keen interest in utilising the services of NSIC .

Dr. A. K. Panda, Secretary, MSME while addressing the "Regional Conference on MSME financing "at Ambedkar Centre, New Delhi urged the MSMEs and SC ST entrepreneurs urged them to avail the benefits of various schemes of GOI such as GeM, GST and Ministry of MSME initiatives like Udyog Aadhaar ,PMEGP, CLSS, National SC ST Hub and become competitive.

Shri.Ram Mohan Mishra, AS&DC (MSME) and Joint Secretary MSME Smt.Alka Nangia Arora addressed the SC ST entrepreneurs on How to ease out challenges of finance for SC ST entrepreneurs at the Regional Conference on MSME Financing ( Accelerating Economic Growth through Financial Inclusion for SC ST entrepreneurs -road ahead) today at New Delhi.Also present on this occasion Shri Giriraj Singh, Honble Minister of MSME (Independent Charge), Dr. AK. Panda, Secretary, MSME, Shri.P.Udayakumar,Director Marketing ,Shri A. K. Mittal, Director Finance, Shri Shreekant Somany, Chairman, MSME Council CII,Shri Piyush Srivastava, ADC ( DC MSME Office)

NSIC – Technical Services Centre (Neemka) in association with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Faridabad organised “One Day Training Programme on “Marketing, Branding, Communication and Packaging for Artisans” on 05.02.2019 in which around 50 Artisans have participated to attend the programme from all over India.. On the occasion, different distinguished artisans sharing their views and experiences in their business field. The entire programme well-coordinated under the guidance of DGM NSIC- Shri. Rajesh Kumar. The participants appreciated about the programme and infrastructure and technologies set up by NSIC in Faridabad (Haryana).