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January 2018

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industry, along with senior officials of the Ministry of MSME, the Khadi & Village

Industries Commission, and the State Government, visited the kalamkari cluster and the woodcrafts cluster located in Sri

Kalahasti near Tirupati, on 17th January 2018. The PSC was composed of 20 Members of Parliament.

The aim of the visit was to discuss the impact of cluster development programme on the performance of the two clusters. A meeting was convened for the purpose. About 30 kalamkari and woodcraft artisans held a display of their products, to coincide

with the dignitaries’ visit. The artisans had also made a demonstration of production process for

the visitors’ benefit. Prior to the commencement of the meeting, the PSC members had

interacted with the artisans. They had also witnessed the production process, and enquired about their marketing channels and income levels. The artisans expressed satisfaction with the cluster interventions.

Later, the members interacted with the senior officials of the KVIC and the Ministry

for better understanding of cluster interventions. Mr. Guruprasanna, Deputy CEO of KVIC (South Zone) welcomed all the members. Ms. Preeta Verma, IPS, CEO of KVIC

apprised them about the two cluster development projects being implemented under SFURTI. A documentary film on SFURTI, made by ni-msme, was screened for the

benefit of the members. Dr. Greep, Deputy Director, KVIC made a detailed presentation

on SFURTI programme. Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi, Director of ni-msme; Mr. K. Surya Prakash Goud, Faculty Member; and Mr. Vijay Kumar, Consultant, also of ni-msme, were present in

the meeting, as also Mr. G. Sudhakar, Subhodaya MAC-Society Ltd., CDE of Kalahasti cluster.

For any project to culminate in successful outcome, periodical review at different stages of progress is essential. Best results are obtained when the review is done by competent authorities and learned experts not directly involved in the e x e c u t i o n o f t h e project . Also, such r e v i e w s k e e p t h e executing team ever alert and on their toes.

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IDE MoU with RGNIYD Signed

Republic day at the Campus

IT based ESDPs

Skill Testing at RCTP

EDP Inaugurated at Visakhapatnam

Workshop on GST for MSMEs

Cluster Updates

About the TEDPs

MSME Corner

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WISH YOU WISH YOU A HAPPY AND A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS PROSPEROUS

NEW YEAR NEW YEAR 20182018

PSC Interacts with SFURTI Beneficiaries

ni-msme Bulletin | January 2018 ]2

he fourth phase of ni-msme International Executive TDevelopment Programmes was formally inaugurated on 24th January 2018 at the Institute campus. The phase consists of a set of five executive development programmes, all of eight weeks (22 January–16 March 2018) duration.

The programmes are: Planning and Promotion of Agro and Food Enterprises (PAFE), directed by Dr. Shreekant Sharma and Mr. J. Koteswara Rao; Promotion of Micro Enterprises (POME), directed by Dr. E. Vijaya and Mr. N.R. Prasad Reddy; Training of Trainers in Entrepreneurship and Skill Development (ToT-ESD), directed by Mr. G. Sudarshan and Dr. N. Srinivasa Rao; Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM), directed by Dr. Dibyendu Chodhury and Mr. T. Venkateswara Reddy; and Intellectual P r o p e r t y M a n a g e m e n t Strategies for SMEs (IPMSS), directed by Mrs. V. Swapna and Mr. Ankit Bhatnagar.

A total of 138 delegates from 47 countries are getting the benefit of Indian MSME experience in this phase of programmes. The programmes are sponsored by the MEA under their different schemes. Mr. B. Venkatesham, IAS, Secretary (Youth Advancement, Tourism & Culture) to Government of Telangana was the Chief Guest of the occasion. Addressing the gathering, he said that the 47 countries represented on the campus symbolise a miniature globe, and suggested that the foreign guests should reap the advantage of interacting and experiencing Indian culture alongside of expanding their knowledge horizons through the academic modules.

Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi, Director of ni-msme, addressing the delegates, stated that the programmes envisage that the delegates, on completion of the training, will be able to

apply and implement the concepts and knowledge gained through the training and exposure to Indian experience in their respective work situations in their countries. The knowledge inputs will be delivered through class-room lectures, case discussions, exposure visits and study tour. Experts will be invited to share their experiences in the specific fields. In-plant training will be arranged to help with project assignments.

Earlier, Dr. Vijaya, Faculty Member, SEM of ni-msme, welcoming the dignitaries and the house, presented a short review of the programmes of the Phase-IV programmes. Later, the programme directors outlined the structure and contents of their respective programmes, and the delegates introduced themselves, country-wise.

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The LBI at ni-msme conducts entrepreneurship and skill development training regularly at its incubation centre.

On 4th January 2018, the Centre organised in-house competitions among the trainees of Fashion Designing. A total of 50 trainees had participated in the event. On the occasion they showcased the dresses they stitched, which were evaluated on different parameters. Mrs. Richa Chaturvedi and other faculty members judged the entries and shortlisted the best three for awarding prizes.

Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi, Director of ni-msme gave away the awards and encouraged the trainees, particularly the winners, to turn towards self-enterprise. He assured them that ni-msme will hand-hold and support them in their endeavour until they get a firm footing.

At the LBI

Being the technical agency, ni-msme supported the implementing agency in the preparation of DPR, training of the CDE, organising training and exposure visits for the artisans, procurement of machinery, construction of common facility centre and participation in exhibitions. Further, ni-msme facilitated smooth implementation of the project by KVIC, the nodal agency.

The members appreciated the efforts made towards improving the income of artisans through cluster interventions, and made useful suggestions with respect to design and marketing interventions. The meeting concluded with vote of thanks proposed by Mr. Guruprasanna.

andlooms and handicrafts are the proud hallmark of our hoary culture. They are rich with variety, stamped with styles Hand features of local/regional distinction. Besides being artefacts of heritage coming down from times immemorial, they make significant contribution to national economy in terms of exports and employment generation. Given the right environment, they can play a much bigger role.

Recognising the potential of the sectors, subsequent five-year plans have been taking the initiative to pump new energy into them by way of various schemes and incentives. However, unless backed by supportive policies, programmatic interventions will do little to change the reality of the lives of the weavers and artisans. Especially in the prevailing context of environmental concerns and climate change, the relevance of handlooms and handicrafts becomes doubly accentuated. They are not just a source of livelihood for weavers and artisans, but environment friendly, energy saving forms of art that has secured India’s presence in millions of homes across the globe. The fine prescient artists who craftbeauty with dexterous hands are among the most marginalised sections of society.

From the perspective of economy, the sectors need to be well nurtured as they provide livelihood to rural and semi-urban artisans, while fetching valuable foreign exchange for the country. The production and export of handloom cloth and garments during 2015-16 was 720 crore square metres and Rs.2,353 crore respectively, while the total production of handicrafts including handmade carpets was worth Rs.41,418 crore and export of handicrafts amounted to Rs.30,939 crore. Therefore ensuring the healthy sustenance of handlooms and handicrafts would go a long way in narrowing down the rural-urban divide on the one hand, and arresting the rural-to-urban migration on the other.

Handlooms and handicrafts are widely dispersed in the unorganised sector, therefore deprived of access to the benefits of government schemes. Activity in the sectors is gradually receding though the products find favour in the markets. The reasons may be traced to inherent drawbacks like low productivity, shortage of skilled hands - personal skill is the principal component - and the attraction of better and secure income through salaried employment for comparatively easier work in better work conditions. In order to score compatible levels of price warranted by the cost of labour, the product has to show up exquisite skill of handwork, which calls for skilled hands of fine talent. Lack of education, low capital, non-awareness of new technologies, absence of market intelligence, and poor institutional framework are other challenges plaguing the growth of these sectors.

With a view to infusing new dynamism into the sector and bettering the conditions of artisans, the Govt. of India has formulated several measures. They are: National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP); Yarn Supply Scheme (YSS); Handloom Weavers’ Comprehensive Welfare Scheme (HWCWS); Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme [(CHCDS) for developing 8 mega handloom clusters], for the handloom sector; and, Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana (AHVY); Marketing Support & Services Scheme; Research & Development Scheme; Mega Cluster Scheme, for the handicrafts sector.

ni-msme has always been involved with artisan development and growth of handlooms and handicrafts. It has constituted an exclusive unit – the National Resource Centre for Cluster Development (NRCD) – which is dedicated to the implementation of cluster development programme. Also, a special unit – the Resource Centre for Traditional Paintings (RCTP) – has been set up to help the artisans with market reach. RCTP also undertakes documentation of traditional painting crafts, and encourages children and women to develop skills.

The Institute works closely with the offices of the DC (Handlooms) and DC (Handicrafts) to organise entrepreneurial and skill training for the artisans,implement cluster development programmes, to resolve technical and other problems of the artisans. ni-msme has also conducted impact studies for implementing the schemes effectively for socio-economic development of artisans. At present, ni-msme is assisting NBCFDC and NSFDC in promoting handloom and handicraft clusters in the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Telangana.

We invite the artisans, practising as well as aspiring, to make use of our expertise to overcome difficulties in accessing the schemes, reaching the markets, developing designs, etc. Our experts are always ready to help you.

From the Director Desk

Indian Handlooms and Handicrafts

[ January 2018 | ni-msme Bulletin 3

Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi

ni-msme Bulletin | ]January 20184

School of Enterprise Development (SED)

i-msme has signed a Memorandum of Understanding nwith the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute for Youth Development (RGNIYD), Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, on 19th January 2018. The MoU has entrusted ni-msme with the task of conducting EDPs for a total of 700 unemployed SC/ST youth hailing from seven states. The states are: Bihar, Haryana, Meghalaya, Orissa, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh.

The signing event took place at ni-msme campus. Dr. A. Chandra Mohan, Registrar, RGNIYD signed on behalf of RGNIYD, while Mrs. C. Rohini, CAO, ni-msme signed on behalf of ni-msme. Mr. N. Murali Kishore, Assistant Registrar; Mr. Vivek Kumar, AFM SED; Mr. B. Sanjeev Rao, PRO; and Mr. A. Harikrishna, Administrave Officer – all of ni-msme – were present during the event, held in the board room of ni-msme.

Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi, Director of ni-msme congratulated both the parties and assured the Registrar of RGNIYD that ni-msme will constitute an exclusive team for this project, which will give assiduous attention to the training design and input selection. Mr. Vivek Kumar recalled the last set of programmes executed for RGNIYD during 2014-15 and

2015-16, and thanked RGNIYD for continuing to repose faith in ni-msme.

Earlier, the visiting guest Dr. Chandra Mohan was given a tour of the campus. He evinced keen interest in witnessing the sessions in progress at the LBI, and under ATI. Also, he was eager to talk with the students and interacted with almost every batch. Perceiving his enthusiasm in getting acquainted with the functioning of administration and hospitality sections, the CAO outlined the style adopted. The visiting Registrar highly appreciated the warm courtesy and cooperation he received from every quarter.

MoU with RGNIYD Signed

Skill Testing at RCTPhe Resource Centre for Traditional Painting (RCTP) at Tni-msme had organised a wide range of competitions

in art and painting for school going children. Children of different age groups participated in different competitions. The competitions ranged over the domains of colouring, sketching, poster making and essay writing. The schools that participated in the competitions were Joyce the Play School, Sri Sai Ram High School and Sri Kumar’s High School.

The students were divided into five groups based on their age and class of study. The sub-junior children were given pre-loaded sketches which they had to colour using their imagination. Junior students in painting contest were given the task of drawing as well as colouring, while the seniors were given the task of making a poster. With respect to writing skill, senior students were asked to write an essay on Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan.

The children were accompanied by the respective principals and senior teachers. They were delighted with the visit to the campus and interaction with faculty members. Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi, Director, ni-msme along with Mrs. C. Rohini, CAO, ni-msme too interacted with the participating children.

During the formal valedictory function, the principals along with teachers of participating schools shared their impressions about the event. Prizes along with participation certificates were distributed among the winners and participants respectively. They thanked ni-msme for organising the event which delighted the students immensely. Mr. G. Raj Kumar, Consultant, RCTP co-ordinated the event.

On this occasion, RCTP made the happy announcement that a Mega Painting and Sketching workshop is on the anvil for the winners of the competitions held so far. So, winners, watch out!

i-msme proposes to implement cluster interventions nfor the benefit of SC community artisans, in association with National Schedule Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC). The Bobbin Lace cluster at Warangal is being considered in this context, for the implementation of AHVY scheme of the Ministry of Textiles.

In this connection, Mr. L. Vijay Kumar, consultant, NRCD visited Warangal on 10th January 2018 to study the profile of the artisans, cluster production activities, problems of the artisans and scope for cluster interventions. Mr. Mallesham, Administrative Assistant of Christian Charitable Trust at Warangal, apprised Mr. Vijay Kumar on

bobbin lace activity of SC woman artisans. He stated that due to lack of financial assistance and trainers, many artisans are migrated to other economic activities, and at present only a few artisans are sustaining by this activity. Mr. Vijay Kumar acquainted Mr. Mallesham with ni-msme activities, and project details and interventions to be implemented for the welfare of SC artisans in Warangal district. Mr. Solomon Raj, development expert will collect artisan data and other information required for profiling of the cluster. Multi-craft cluster with Bamboo, Pottery and Leather craft artisans is also being considered for implementation of AHVY.

Pilot Study of Warangal Craft Cluster


Cluster Updates Jamaludheen, Technical Director; Mr. Mohammed Kannan, Board Director; and Mr. Raveendran, CEO; Mr. Sunil Kumar, CDE; and members attended the meeting. Mr. Surya Prakash Goud, Faculty Member; Mr. Vijay Kumar and Mr. Rajkumar, Consultants represented ni-msme.

Mrs. C. Rohini, CAO of ni-msme interacted with the members on 30th January 2018 and enquired on cluster products, production process, logistics, etc. Mrs. Nagamani, Superintendent (Accounts), ni-msme focused on maintenance of records: stock registers, account registers, work order registers, maintenance of original bills, balance sheet, funds statement.

Exposure visits to M/s, Zyfix Tools Pvt limited, M/s VEC Chocolate Machines Private Limited, and M/s VRU Techno Industries, Hyderabad were arranged to familiarise with new product options for the cluster, coordinated by Mr. Vijay Kumar and Mr. Rajkumar. Visit was also facilitated to Packaging Clinic & Research Institute (PCRI) to provide insights into packaging materials and methods, where they interacted with Prof. B. K. Karna, Director.

Before concluding, Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi, Director, ni-msme enquired on profile of cluster, background of principal stakeholders, participation of farmers in cluster interventions and plan of action for interventions. The Director had advised them to complete the project at the earliest.

he new calendar year 2018 has opened with a bang Twith respect to the Institute’s cluster activities. Here is a report on the progress of activities at different clusters following the efforts of the implementing agencies.

Machinery has been procured and skill development initiatives organised to improve dyeing, weaving and quality, while CFC and marketing outlet are under construction.

Mr. L. Vijay Kumar, Consultant, NRCD of ni-msme reviewed the activities on the 6th. Along with implementing agency and the CDE, he visited the site of Skill Training and Production Centre, the construction of which will be completed by end February 2018.

Mr. Kumar interacted with participants of skill development programme. Mr. Santhosh, Master Trainer described the programme inputs, while the artisans highlighted what the skills they had acquired including design, weaving and dyeing techniques. Mr. C.H. Parameshwer, CDE apprised him about the progress of SFURTI interventions and action plan for the next three months, including participating in Global Economic Summit in Mumbai, developing new designs and organising skill training. Mr. Kumar advised that all the interventions be completed by end March 2018.

Mr. Vijay Kumar visited the Pembarthy metalware cluster on the 4th to review the cluster activities. He witnessed the CFC construction site, along with implementing agency and Mr. Anthari Bhasker, CDE. Mr. Vedantha Chary, President of the IA apprised him about issue of purchase orders for procuring machinery, expected to be installed after completion of construction by end March 2018. Mr. Kumar gave some marketing tips to the artisans and called for action plan for speedy implementation of the project, and inspected the records on progress of cluster interventions before returning.

Purchase committee meeting was held on the 6th for finalising the agency for CFC construction and machinery supplier. Mr. C.K. Jayakesari, Chairman of M/s Tirur Coconut Producer Company Limited, the IA; Mr. P. Raveendran, CEO; Mr. Sunil Kumar, CDE; Mr. Sebastian of Coconut Development Programme, and others attended the meeting. Mr. K. Surya Prakash Goud, Faculty Member, ni-msme attended on behalf of ni-msme. Reasons for delay in project execution and profiles of tenderers were discussed, and the tender for construction work was finalised.

Selection of machinery supplier was deferred as none of the quotations matched the required specifications. It will be finalised after refining the specifications vide a meeting with technical and financial experts from the supplier firms, technical expert from coconut development board and the IA to refine technical specifications of machinery.

The NRCD had organised the review meeting of the Tirur cluster, with SPV members and the CDE, during 29-31 January, to discuss the status of SFURTI interventions and provide necessary inputs on management of accounts and reporting mechanism. Mr. Jayakesari, Chairman of IA; Mr.

Mothkur ikkat handloom cluster

Pembarthy metalware cluster

Tirur virgin coconut processing cluster

Tirur cluster review

SHGs Formed in Palakkad Clusteri-msme is associated with National Backward nClasses Finance & Development Corporation

(NBCFDC) for the development of Palakkad Pottery and Papier Mache craft cluster in Kerala state. The project will benefit around 800 artisans.

After conducting baseline survey and completing cluster diagnosis, a detailed project report was prepared for implementing strategic interventions. As part of the project, the artisans were organised into Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Mr. K. Surya Prakash Goud, Faculty Member, ni-msme had organised a review meeting at Palakkad, inviting key artisans of the cluster namely Mr. C. Rajan, Kizhakkamchery village; Mr. K. Manikantan, Manappadam village; Mr. K.M. Rajesh, Kavasary village; Mr. A. Gopa Kumar, Kuduvayur-2 village; Mr. C. Murugan and Mr. T. Ravindran, Kollencode village, regarding formation of SHGs and designing cluster interventions. The artisans stated that the cluster villages are scattered and it takes considerable time to visit there, interact and proceed with SHG formation. The collection of artisan data, formation of SHGs, opening of bank accounts, etc., were discussed at length. It was also suggested that the officials of Handicrafts, Kerala State Backward Classes Financial Development Corporation and banks be involved.

Continuing the effort, Mr. G. Raj Kumar, Consultant, NRCD of ni-msme visited artisan-concentrated villages in the Palakkad district and conducted Large Group Discussion (LGD) and Small Group Discussion (SGD) meetings from 9th to 13th January 2018. He had summed up the outcome of the baseline survey and cluster diagnosis, including the interventions proposed to be implemented. Further, he guided the artisans in the formation of SHGs. He also met the bank officials to assist the SHGs in opening the bank accounts.


Republic Day At The Campus

he 69th Republic Day was celebrated at Tthe Institute campus on 26th January in a spirit of solemn festivity. The entire ni-msme family along with the delegates attending phase-IV 2017-18 international training programmes gathered in front of the New Training Building, where the flag hoisting ceremony was to take place. The participants of national programmes were also present during the occasion.

Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi, Director of ni-msme hoisted the flag, while the gathering watched attentively. The National Anthem was sung, to which all the Indians gave their voice. This was followed by the Director's address.

At the outset, the Director greeted the gathering on the occasion. Then he presented a short review of the role of the Government of India in energising the MSME sector and narrated how ni-msme has been working with the mandate of assisting them in this onerous task. He also enumerated the various reforms initiated in the country in recent times in this context.

The Director's address was followed by a cultural agenda, in which the employees, the national and international trainees participated with great enthusiasm. The employees presented solo songs and patriotic numbers. The national and international groups presented group items reflecting their native cultural ethos. Prizes were distributed to all those who participated in cultural activities and ladies games organised earlier.

New Year at ni-msme


Party games like Musical Chairs, ramp-walking and

tambola were organised to involve people of every age

group in the festive agenda through active participation.

Towards the end, the Director gave away prizes and mementos. Addressing the gathering, he thanked everyone for spending the opening day of the calendar year at the

campus. The family members of the employees leaving the

campus left behind lingering fragrance of happy smiles and carried away the gift of joyous togetherness.

The event was coordinated by Mr. Ankit Bhatnagar, AFM-SEE and Mr. Dhruv Jaiswal, Research Associate, while the

show was anchored by Mr. Vivek Kumar, AFM-SED.

dhering to the handed down custom, ni-msme had Aorganised a get-together for the members of ni-msme

family on 1st January 2018, the new year day. The new

captain of the Institute Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi went one step further and invited the families of all the employees to join the fungate.

The event took off with the traditional lamp-lighting to

propitiate the auspicious positive vibrations in the atmosphere, which was followed by a devotional song rendered by Dr. E. Vijaya, FM-SEM. After that everybody got into the full spirit of the event and rocked and crooned pulse

rippling movie tunes.


School of Entrepreneurship & Extension (SEE)

he SEE of ni-msme initiated an Entrepreneurship TDevelopment Programme (EDP) of 4-week duration (22 January - 17 February 2018) at the Integral Institute of Advanced Management (IIAM), Visakhapatnam. The

programme was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Vijaya Rudraraju,

Director of IIAM on 22nd January 2018.

Dr. Nune Srinivasa Rao, Faculty Member, SEE and Programme Director participated in the inaugural programme. A total of 25 prospective entrepreneurs are taking entrepreneurial training in this EDP.

EDP Inaugurated at Visakhapatnam

6-week TEDP on IT and Computer Hardware Awas inaugurated at the Institute campus on 29th January 2018. The programme will continue up to 9th March 2018. About 30 participants with science and technology background are getting trained in this programme.

The sessions are designed with practical orientation, and include interaction with successful entrepreneurs, bankers, IT experts, CAs and government officials. Exposure visits are also on the schedule, intended to provide the prospective entrepreneurs with insights into operational aspects which would come handy when they start IT businesses post-training. Additional two weeks is extended to facilitate industry specific training to give fillip to the starting up initiative of the participants.

The earlier batch of 6-week TEDP in bio-medical, consisting of 30 trainees, was concluded through a formal valedictory on 20th January 2018. This batch was facilitated exposure visit to a pharmaceutical industry and a research centre on meat. Mrs. R. Nirmala, Chief Manager, Andhra Bank, and Mr. B. Satyanarayana, Asst. Director, PMEGP Linkages, KVIC Telangana State Office distributed the training completion certificates and apprised the outgoing trainees of loan procedure and PMEGP modalities. Dr. Shreekant Sharma, programme director urged the participants to start their own enterprises, and assured them of hand-holding support during the start-up phase.

About the TEDPs

School of Enterprise Information and Communication (SEIC)

IT based ESDPsn the month of January 2018, a number of IT based training Ievents were initiated at the campus. Their duration is

variously defined. The details are: two batches each of Graphic Design, Linux Administration, Visual Effects, with training duration of 125 hours each; one batch of Computer Hardware and Networking, 3D-animation, Web Designing and Multimedia and Animation, with training duration of 300 hours each; one batch of Advance Java with training duration of 250 hours.

Training for batches initiated in November was concluded during 28th and 29th December 2017. As part of conclusion, a photo exhibition was held at the campus on the 28th, for the Digital Photography and Videography batch.

The batches started in December 2017, taking Digital Photography and Videography, MCP and CCNA, SQL Server DBA (of 125 hours duration each); Dot Net technology, Computer Accounting with tally, CAD-CAM and Cad With Pro-e Engineers (each of 250 hours); Computer Hardware and Networking, Web Designing (each of 300 hours) are continuing.


School of Enterprise Management (SEM)

Workshop on GST for MSMEs

he GST Cell of ni-msme had organised a workshop on T“GST for MSMEs” on 31st January 2018 at the campus, sponsored by YES BANK as part of their CSR activity. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. E. Vijaya, Faculty Member, ni-msme. A total of 45 participants, representing practising entrepreneurs and start-ups, attended the workshop. The workshop aimed at sensitising the participants about GST framework and its implication for industries, registration mechanism and precautions to be taken while filling the returns, tax invoices, etc.

Mr. Ramu Bhandaru, Senior Vice-President, Small Business

Banking (SBB), YES Bank was the Chief Guest of the inaugural ceremony. Delivering the keynote address, he enumerated YES Bank contributions and highlighted their schemes for entrepreneurs. He underscore the need for understanding the new GST law and advised the delegates to take necessary steps for GST compliance.

Mrs. C. Rohini, CAO of ni-msme, speaking on the occasion, highlighted the Institute's contributions to MSME promotion at national and international levels. She said, GST will have wide implications for businesses, and it is necessary that MSMEs comply with the new tax law passing the benefit of input tax credit to the final consumer. She invited the participants to make use of the services of GST cell of ni-msme with regard to their tax compliance issues.

During the technical sessions, Dr. Vijaya provided insights into the advantages of GST, discussed its impact, and basic requirements for availing input tax credit. Mr. G. Balkishan, Excise Superindent (Retd.), elucidated practical aspects of registration under GST and guided the participants about precautions to be taken while filing the returns under GST.

Towards the end, the participants stated that the workshop was useful and informative. They requested that more such programmes be conducted on GST to facilitate clear understanding of the new tax law.

Seminar on MSME investment strategiesi-msme, in association with the ICSI-Hyderabad nChapter, had organised a one-day seminar on

Structuring of SMEs / Start-ups and Strategies for Investments, on 17th January 2018. The focus of the seminar was on: Setting up a business and ease of doing business policies, Investment strategies and opportunities including tax planning, SME listing, Drafting of legal and business agreements and opinions.

Mrs. C. Rohini, CAO of ni-msme, Mr. Venkatramana, President of ICSI-Hyderabad Chapter; Mr. Rahul Jain, secretary, ICSI Hyderabad Chapter; Mr. Shawket Hussain, Joint Director, Department of IT, Government of Telangana; CS P.S. Shastry, Quintessence Enterprises Private Limited, SEBI registered Cat.-1 merchant banker; Ms. V. Swapna, AFM of ni-msme were present through the inaugural session.

Mrs. Rohini, speaking at the inaugural event, presented a bird’s eye view of ni-msme activities, MSME schemes and new initiatives of the Ministry of MSME. She also highlighted the association between ni-msme and ICSI in organising programmes on enterprise development. Around 50 participants from small enterprises, apart from ICSI members, had attended the programme.

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Career Paramarsh Kendrasollowing the MoU between ni-msme as Knowledge and Supervising Partner Fand the SC/ST Development and Funding Corporation, Govt. of West Bengal, 30

Career Paramarsh Kendras (CPKs) have been set up in different parts of West Bengal. Qualified counsellors been hired and have been put in place at all the CPKs, which are now ready to be go live shortly by the implementation partner Indus Integrated Information Management (IIIM) Ltd.

The CPKs will undertake to train the unemployed youth of all descriptions, as well as those earning subsistence livelihoods in employable skills and generally build the capacity and confidence of the trainees. The counsellor at the CPK will identify the specific trade which appeals to the native interest and natural inclination of the applicants through the application of sophisticated psychometric software specially developed for this purpose. The innovative psychometric software has

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Few glimpses of the Infrastructure creation

MSME Corner


Giriraj Singh Verified account @girirajsinghbjp Jan 30

A showroom “Coir Connect” with all the new coir products Inaugurated in Lucknow. Plz visit


Announced the cooperation between MSME and CIMAP for establishing 300 units of Fractional Distillation plant all over India. More than 20 lac new jobs would be created through Aroma Mission. All cheers for the farmers #KisanMela Lucknow


SME Business Networking Event & MoU signing ceremony with Hon’ble Dato sri Mustapa Mohamed Minister of international Trade & Industry,Malaysia


MoU signing ceremony between India and Malaysia Cooperation for technology transfer, joint venture n export promotion between SMEs of both countries


Press conference after Inauguration of Khadi corner stall and launching of muslin khadi dupaata at Khadi corner , At GIP Mall , Noida


Launching of muslin khadi dupaata at Khadi corner , At GIP Mall , Noida

Ministry of MSME Verified account @minmsme Jan 19

SC-ST Hub Conclave organised by Ministry of #MSME at #Hyderabad today (19.01.2018) to create awareness amongst SC/ST #entrepreneurs about the various #schemes/programs implemented by the Ministry http://scsthub.in @msmedihyderabad @NSICLTD #SCST #Entrepreneur

Source: https://twitter.com/girirajsinghbjp

Editor: Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi ni-msme, Yousufguda, Hyderabad - 500 045, IndiaTel: 91-40-23608544, Fax : +91-40-23608547

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Farewell to Phase-III

he set of three executive development training Tprogrammes, comprising phase-III of 2017-18 international series, were concluded through a formal valedictory function organised for the purpose. The programmes of the phase were: Training Methods and Skills for Managers (TMSM); SME Financing – Approaches and Strategies (SMEFAS); and Total Quality Management & ISO 9001: 2015/14001/22000/27000 & Six Sigma (TQM).

Dr. Vivek Kumar, Professor of Sociology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi was the Chief Guest of the event. Addressing the delegates, he observed that small enterprise is a natural legacy among the developing nations, and has been the strong pillar of their soci-economic structure from the beginning of history. While this is a favourable condition for their proliferation, it is also acting as a setback because the entrepreneurs operate in their traditional cocoons, not minding to catch up with technological advancements prevailing the times. Consequently their earnings would become skimpy and may prompt them towards job-seeking. The type of training being offered by ni-msme will help create awareness among the entrepreneurs of the developing countries to understand the need to assimilate the changing trends into their operational methods and hold

their place in the markets. He congratulated ni-msme on successfully completing fifty years of international training vis-à-vis the MSMEs, and wished the delegates a bright and promising future in their chosen lines of career.

Earlier, Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi, Director of ni-msme, in his address following the welcome words by Dr. E. Vijaya, FM, stated that India is rich in cultural diversity and staunch in adherence to values, and small enterprise is inter-woven into the cultural motif of the country. In an economy facing the challenge of providing sustaining livelihood to a huge working-age population, MSME with its potential of low cost job creation suggests itself as a perennial resource. He called on the departing trainees to use the knowledge gained through the training and the interaction with Indian experience, with good profit in their respective work situations back home.

During the valediction, Mr. Previous Mativenga of Zimbabwe (TMSM), Mr. Isaac Lagat of Kenya (SMEFAS), and Mr. Claude Roger (TQM) of Senegal shared the impressions about the programme design and content, as well as campus infrastructure and amenities, on behalf of their respective batches. The event came to end with vote of thanks proposed by Mr. Vivek Kumar, AFM, ni-msme.

An Evening of Music and Frolicdhering to the unwritten tradition of the Institute, a Acultural evening was organised on 4th January 2018

for the departing participants of International Executive Development Training Programmes (2017-18) of phase-III. Kalangan, the amphitheatre at the campus, was dressed up for the occasion with colorful lights, water jets leaping from the fountains and melodious tunes wafting the air, welcoming the guests with inviting mien into a relaxing ambience.

The event was inaugurated with the customary lighting of the lamp by Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi, Director of ni-msme,

joined in by the programme directors, members of ni-msme family and participants of all the three programmes.

The participants hailing from 32 countries presented group items, solo numbers, skits and dances with gliding steps, reflecting their native cultures. Refreshingly, some of them had also turned their feet to Hindi movie melodies. The Institute, from its side, had arranged for some Indian ethnic numbers, which the foreign guests had received with delight.

The cultural agenda was followed by the Director awarding prizes to winners in sports events held earlier and Country presentation were also presented by ni-msme. The event closed with a delicious outdoor dinner.

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Mudra Loans Sanctionedoans have been sanctioned to 67 trainees of beauty Land wellness segment, under the Mudra scheme.

The Letters of Sanction were handed over to the respective beneficiaries at a special function ni-msme had organised at the Press Club, Hyderabad, jointly with the Beauty and Saloon Members Association, on 10th January 2018. At the same platform, two woman trainees were issued with the Stand-up India sanction letters.

Mr. Etala Rajender, Hon’ble Minister of Finance, Govt. of Telangana graced the event as Chief Guest. Addressing the assemblage, the Hon’ble Minister had mentioned that the state of Telangana is planning initiatives to improve the condition of beauty and saloon entrepreneurs in the state. He elucidated about the wide range of schemes that the state government is offering to encourage and support the MSMEs.

Mr. V. Manimaran, DGM (SME), SBI participated in the function on behalf of the lending bank. He thanked ni-msme for taking the initiative of providing developmental and financial consultancy to the segment through its LBI. Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi, Director, ni-msme, speaking on the occasion, emphasised the need for hand-holding the beauty and saloon entrepreneurs. He reiterated

the importance of standardisation and the benefit of transforming into organised business. Also, he shared that more such events would follow in the coming times.

Coinciding with the function, the Minister and the dignitaries, along with the association members, had released the annual calendar of the Telangana Nayi Brahmin Sangham. The LBI is hand-holding this segment, providing consultancy regarding financial options through Mudra and Stand-up India schemes. LBI in-charge Mr. Ankit Bhatnagar promised full support of the Institute to the beneficiaries.

Executive Committee MeetsThe 22nd meeting of the Executive Committee of ni-msme was held on 8th January 2018 in Room No. 49, Sameeksha of the Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi. The following members were present:

1. Dr. Arun Kumar Panda, IAS, Secretary (MSME) to Govt. of India - Chairman2. Mr. B.H. Anil Kumar, IAS, JS (ARI), Ministry of MSME, GoI - Member3. Mr. Shakti Vinay Shukla, Director, FFDC - Nominated Member 4. Mr. N. Ravi Kumar, President, DICCI - Nominated Member 5. Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi, Director, ni-msme - Member Secretary

At the outset, the Director of ni-msme welcomed the Chairman and all the members of the Committee and presented the agenda for discussion. The meeting ended with vote of thanks by the Director to the Chairman and the members present.

been designed and developed by the expert faculty at ni-msme, who are giving finishing touches to the tool. ni-msme has already initiated the process of acquiring a patent on the software.

The new software will also help identify the inherent entrepreneurial potential of the applicants registered with the CPK. The candidates with strong entrepreneurial potential, thus identified will be nurtured towards starting up. For the others, the CPKs will provide skill training and arrange p l a c e m e n t opportunities by way of conducting job fairs.

Further, the CPKs will also document the KYC of the beneficiaries. The training will be: 180 hours as office assistant, 120 hours domain (identified trade) skill in respect of job aspirants, and EDP training for potential entrepreneurs. The Programme Director of this prestigious project is Dr. Dibyendu Choudhury, Faculty Member, School of Enterprise Management.

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