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Brainstorming on GST Migration People in charge of governance, in their greater wisdom and acuity, sometimes find it necessary to revise or modify some of the policies – on occasion even give an entirely new cast. The common-man searches for helplines to cope with such policy shifts. Interactive forums with panelled experts help them comprehend the rationale behind the
change with clarity and therefore their transit to smooth compliance.
ni-msme had organised a two-day interactive workshop on GST, during 6-7 January 2017, at the Institute campus. The theme was What Needs to Be Done: Pre-GST Action Points. The intent of the programme was to evolve and initiate measures required to educate, elucidate and enlighten the businesses by providing them with clarity of insight into every aspect and feature of GST, its rationale and its ramification and implication, so that the businesses will migrate to GST regime with a clear perspective about the matter. This is even more relevant to the value additive aspects of the businesses.
Mr. B.H. Anil Kumar, IAS, Jt. Secretary (ARI), Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India was the Chief Guest. Delivering the valedictory address, he pointed out how GST would be more beneficial than the previous law especially for the MSMEs, that the roadmap to facilitate smooth transition from the current mode to GST is getting ready. Mr. M. Chandrasekhar Reddy, Director General, ni-msme, addressing the assemblage, observed that adoption of GST would greatly simplify their tax process. He said, newly set up GST cell at ni-msme will make all-out efforts to educate the entrepreneurs and help them.
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IDE Phase-IV Internationals Begin
Workshop on GST
Training for the North-East
Parliamentary Committee Meeting
Awareness Programme on Online Transactions
ESDPs Under CSR Concluded
MSME Conclave 2017
Cluster Review
Workshop on Digital Payments
WISH YOU A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2017
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Phase-IV Internationals Begin Parliamentary Committee Meeting
he Director General of ni-msme attended the TParliamentary Committee meeting, convened at Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) on 9th January 2017. The purpose was to discuss the issues related to tabling the Annual Report of ni-msme in the Parliament. The DG was accompanied by Asst. Registrar Mr. N. Murali Kishore and consultant Mr. Anjireddy.
The Committee, chaired by Mr. Chandrakant Khaire, was composed of 11 members including four members of parliament, and seven officials.
The committee members were appreciative of the activities of ni-msme and its dynamic presence in publication field. The Committee suggested that the Annual Report be brought out at the earliest. They expressed the desire to visit the campus. The Director General, ni-msme thanked the Chairman and all the members.
he fourth phase of ni-msme International Training T2016-17 was formally inaugurated on 27th January 2017 at the Institute campus. The phase consists of a set of four executive development programmes, all of eight weeks (23 January - 17 March 2017) duration. The programmes are: Training of Trainers in Entrepreneurship and Skill Development (ToT-ESD), directed by Dr. N. Srinivasa Rao and Mr. Vivek Kumar; Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM), directed by Mr. T. Venkateswara Reddy and Ms. Mausumi Dash; Planning and Promotion of Agro and Food Enterprises (PAFE), directed by Dr. G.P. Vallabh Reddy and Mr. M. Subba Rao; and Promotion of Micro Enterprises (POME), directed by Mr. N.R. Prasad Reddy and Mr. P.N.B.V. Chalapathi Rao. A total of 139 delegates from 44 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. Along with these, a special International Training Programme on Intellectual Property Rights was also inaugurated. This programme was of three weeks duration (23 January-10 February 2017), sponsored by MEA under the TCS Co-Plan.
Dr. K. Pradeep Chandra, IAS, former Chief Secretary to the Government of Telangana was the Chief Guest of the occasion. Addressing the gathering he said, the 44 countries represented symbolise a mini globe, and suggested that the foreign guests should reap the delight of interacting and experiencing Indian culture alongside of expanding their knowledge horizons through the academic modules.
The Director General, addressing the delegates, called on them to make best use of their stay and training, and enjoy Indian culture and cuisine along with theoretical discussions. Earlier, the programme directors outlined the structure and contents of their respective programmes, and the delegates introduced themselves.
Deliberations in the technical sessions illuminated the topics of “Overview of GST”, “Transitional provisions as per model GST law and key areas of immediate action points for businesses”, “Product pricing and anti-profiteering under GST” on the first day, while on the second day, “Immediate actions to be taken by various business departments”, “Migration of existing registration into GST”, “Opportunities for professionals in GST..." were the topics discussed at length. The expert deliberations were followed by an open house session wherein the experts fielded questions from the delegates and clarified their ambiguities.
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rowing urbanisation and technologisation coupled with consequent changed lifestyles have resulted in enhanced energy Gconsumption levels all round. The demand for commercial energy alone is expected to nearly triple by 2020. With this backdrop, energy has emerged as the burning topic of the day with multiple ramifications. The situation holds the dual threat of supply shortage due to fuel source depletion, and environmental pollution and greenhouse effect. By 2020 earth’s temperature
0is anticipated to go up by 1 C.
An estimated 30% of energy gets wasted daily, saving which would lower both supply shortage and pollution levels perceptibly, and save on the bills too. Energy conservation is the simplest and the most practical way of dealing with energy shortage.
The Energy Conservation Act (EC Act) was enacted in 2001 and enforced in 2002, under which the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) was set up with the overall objective of reducing the energy intensity of the country. BEE has the mission of assisting in developing policies and strategies focusing on self-regulation and market principles, within the overall framework of the Act. Under the umbrella of the Act, BEE has initiated several programmes and schemes to promote energy efficiency in industries, buildings, households and appliances. The National Action Plan for Climate Change (NAPCC) was launched in 2008, with eight National Missions, of which the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) is concerned with market based initiatives to enhance energy efficiency, while National Mission on Sustainable Habitat deals with energy efficiency in buildings. NMEEE was introduced through an amendment to the EC Act in 2011.
The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has created the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), which has been striving to create wider awareness among the public regarding the imminent need for energy efficiency and saving, reaching out actively through electronic media, in an interactive manner. It has initiated the PAT (Perform Achieve and Trade) as part of the BEE- NMEEE initiatives. Under the PAT, industrial units across the country have been given targets for reducing energy consumption. The incentive for those who improve their targets is, green signal to sell energy-saving credits (ECERTs) to those who fail to achieve the required cuts.
The Ministry of MSME scheme of Marketing Assistance and Technology & Quality Upgradation under NMCP makes cost of energy an important component and critical input for MSMEs. It endeavours to enhance MSME competitiveness through Energy Efficiency and Product Quality Certification. Cluster based Carbon Credit Aggregation centres (CCAs) have also been planned under the scheme to enable MSMEs derive CDM benefit, through capacity building in energy efficiency, implementation of Energy Efficient Technologies (EET) and setting up Carbon Credit Aggregation Centres (CCA) in the clusters. The pharma sector has made energy efficiency part of GMP, while food processing sector is aiming to achieve energy efficiency mainly through energy efficient cold storage chains. SIDBI also has supports energy saving through End-to-End Energy Efficiency (4E) Solutions scheme MSMEs both in manufacturing and services sectors. The scheme offers up to 90% of the project cost with a minimum Rs. 10 lakh as per the eligibility.
Apart from this, replacing conventional lamps with CFL and LED lamps at work places, designing buildings to allow ample natural light during daytime, switching off the supply when not using, setting targets for individuals/units and rewarding the achievement, and conducting awareness campaigns at frequent intervals and at different locations, and initiating propaganda measures are also being done.
At ni-msme, long since we have made energy efficiency and conservation part of the academic input in our training programmes. We strive to guide and encourage the entrepreneurs towards adopting energy efficient practices. We also design programmes for MSMEs with particular focus on energy issue and make efforts to drive home the practical benefits of energy saving. We shall continue the efforts with missionary zeal.
Energy Conservation
M. Chandrasekhar Reddy
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From the Director General’s Desk
i-msme, in association with the CII, nhad organised the MSME conclave 2017 on 19th January 2017, at the Institute campus. The focal theme was Enhancing Competitiveness through Po l i c y I n t e r ve n t i o n a n d G l o b a l Technologies, designed with two technical sessions. The first session deliberated on the topic of Supporting MSMEs through Government policies, schemes and incentives, during which the perspectives of the Govt. of Telangana, ni-msme, SIDBI and NSIC were discussed at length. The topic of the second session was Enhancing MSME competitiveness through digital transformation and
technology upgradation, wherein the views of TSCOST, DGNSD, SBI and BDO were comprehensively elaborated upon.
Addressing the Conclave, Mr. M Chandrashekhar Reddy, Director General, ni-msme highlighted the role of ni-msme in developing an eco system conducive to the growth of micro and small industries. The Institute is in the process of emerging as the country’s first Deemed University exclusively for MSME, which will match the international standards, he stated. He alluded to the several publications the Institute has brought out listing the schemes for MSMEs offered by different ministries of the Union Government. Further he pointed out that the MSMEs must have a good understanding of new policies and changes announced from time to time, such as the recent instances of GST and the HDN demonetisation. ni-msme has a tie-up with the National Academy of Customs, Excise & Narcotics (NACEN) for training the Institute’s faculty on GST which will enable them to help the MSMEs in GST adoption, he said.
Mr. Arvind Patwari, Director, MSME Development Institute, delivering the special address, urged the SMEs to do business in a cashless manner and to register the company details in the MSME Data Bank. He enumerated the schemes and incentives for MSMEs, offered by the Department such as ZED subsidy scheme, product certification, incubation and corporate governance practices.
Mr. Mahesh Desai, Convenor, CII Telangana MSME Panel and Chairman, Meera & Ceiko Pumps Pvt. Ltd.; delivering the theme address, stressed the importance of ensuring quality standard and urged the SMEs to make best use of the various schemes offered by the Government on various aspects of doing business. Earlier, Mr. Nrupender Rao, Chairman, CII Telangana and Chairman, Pennar Industries Ltd., in his welcome speech, observed that it is important for SMEs to understand the global demand patterns and equip themselves with appropriate technologies, as also be aware of the Government’s support system. Mr. Vijay Kumar Reddy, Managing Director, Seasons Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., in his concluding remarks, proposed that MSMEs must look into management technologies along with product/ process technologies.
The objective of the Conclave was to equip the MSMEs with the competencies needed to cope with the reform initiatives and the changing policies by enabling digitisation among MSMEs; updating MSMEs on various Government incentives for enhancing MSME competitiveness; and educating the MSMEs in latest developments that would help business expansion. Around 100 SMEs participated in the Conclave, which received a wide Press coverage.
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MSME Conclave 2017
School of Enterprise Development (SED)
Workshop on GSTESD Training for KVIC Trainers
one-day workshop was organised on Goods and AServices Tax (GST) for MUDRA Enterprises at ni-msme campus on 7th January 2017. A total of 41 delegates together with officials of nine nationalised banks had participated in the workshop coordinated by Dr. Shreekant Sharma, and Mr. Vivek Kumar, Associate Faculty Member - both of ni-msme. The objective of the workshop was to motivate the MUDRA beneficiaries towards GST compliance. The programme was sponsored by the Punjab National Bank (PNB).
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Chaturbhuja Barik, Chief Manager, PNB that the MSEs are finding it difficult to adjust to the rush of multiple reforms and fall in step with them. The workshop was organised to train them to speedily acclimatise to the changes ensuing from the reforms.
The theme sessions focused on impact of GST on MSME, migration from the existing tax system to GST and expatiation of online GST portal. A session was given to interactive panel discussions in which experts had participated. The discussions elucidated the aspects of ease of compliance through cashless transactions, compliance mechanism and problems faced by the entrepreneurs in compliance. The presentations by the experts added clarity to the concepts discussed. Dr. Sharma clarified that GST compliance would mitigate the cascading effects and lead towards a common national market for the enterprises, making the products competitive in domestic as well as international markets; while for consumers it would result in reduced overall tax burden which is now ranging between 25% and 30%. Mr. Vivek Kumar advised the MUDRA beneficiaries to form into a forum and have frequent interactions.
The discussion panel was comprised of Mr. Y. Subba Reddy, entrepreneur; Mr. Barik, Chief Manager, PNB; Mr. V. Gopala Krishna (formerly banker, and faculty member at ICFAI); and Mr. P. Rajesh, Manager, Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank Ltd.
By the end of concluding session the entrepreneurs had got acquainted with the process of registering in the GST portal and dealing with compliance mechanism. The event was appreciated as timely and useful.
Associate Faculty Member
he SED of ni-msme had conducted a one-week training Tprogramme t i t led Training of Trainers on Entrepreneurship and Skill Development for the training officers of KVIC, during 2-6 January 2017, at the campus.
Mr. M.B. Kamble, Director (Capacity Building), KVIC in his inaugural address, stressed on the importance of skill development for rural entrepreneurs, and the role of training officers in promoting rural enterprises. Highlighting the opportunities for rural entrepreneurship, he urged the participants to take the opportunity to improve their skills for effective organisation of training programmes at their respective centres.
Earlier, Mr K. Surya Prakash Goud, Programme Director suggested that they understand the National Skills Qualification Framework. Later, he gave an overview of inputs and noted the trainees’ request for additional inputs to suit their requirement. The major input themes spanned over Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial motivation training, Approach for starting small enterprise, Scope for promotion of Khadi and Village Industries, Characteristics of a successful entrepreneur, Counselling skills and techniques, Teaching methods, NSQF, Market survey techniques, Design of training programme , Project feasibility, Project report preparation and infrastructure development through PPP. Visits were arranged to incubation centres at ni-msme and also at SETWIN, a training institute of the Government of Telangana.
During the valediction, Director General Mr. M. Chandrasekhar Reddy called on the trainees to improve their skills on NSQF and practise learning at field level. The participants sharing their training experiences, appreciated the faculty for their efforts and requested to conduct similar programmes on regular basis.
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Training on Innovative Approaches for MSMED
he SED of ni-msme had organised one-week campus Ttraining on Innovative Approaches for MSME Development during 23-27 January 2017. The participants were comprised of the officials of the District Industries Centres and MSME Development Institutes of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. Mr. K. Surya prakash Goud, Faculty Member (SED) coordinated the programme.
The input coverage included the topics of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Clusters, 5s, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing, New methods of e-commerce, Public procurement policy, MUDRA banks, Digital banking, IPR implications and MSME schemes for skill development, etc. In addition to ni-msme faculty, eminent management experts were invited to address relevant themes. In order to strengthen the conceptual discussions in the class-room with first-hand exposure to practical situations, visits were organised to incubation centres at ICRISAT, apart from those at the Institute.
During the valedictory, Mr. M. Chandrasekhar Reddy, Director General, ni-msme called on the participants to use the skills and knowledge acquired during the training in their work situations, after going back, and to ensure that the MSMEs are thriving and prospering. The participants stated that the modules were relevant and useful.
Awareness Programme on Online Transactions
i-msme had organised a one-day awareness nprogramme on Cashless Transactions, in association with M/s Business Central for the benefit of Pembarthy Metalware Cluster artisans at Pembarthi on 11th January 2017. The programme was coordinated by Mr. L. Vijayakumar, Consultant, ni-msme and Mr. A.Bhaskar, Cluster Development Executive of Pembarthy Metalware cluster.
Mr. Prem Thunda, CEO of Business Central gave valuable inputs on cashless transaction as well as on online marketing for the cluster artisans. He interacted with the artisans and explained how to create their own websites for development of markets and also described the techniques of uploading their designed products of various specifications to reach the potential users around the globe. Later, Mrs. Preethi Ubale, CAO of Business Central explained the process of cashless transaction using the options of ATM withdrawals, debit card swiping, net banking, cheque book, RTGS, NEFT, etc. She emphasised the secrecy of ATM card Password security methods, OTP importance and latest design implementations. Mr. Vijaykumar addressed the theme of marketing, focusing on enhancing their business through various means of advertisement.
During the concluding session, the artisans expressed satisfaction with the programme inputs and requested for further training on latest design tools, issuing insurance cards and providing pension scheme for artisans.
The programme was part of the project of conducting a wide range of training programmes for the North-Eastern Region the DC (MSME) had entrusted to the Institute. The aim of the project is to equip the officials of the industries departments of the NER to take suitable steps for the promotion and development of MSME sector in the region.
Mr. B.H. Anil Kumar, IAS, Jt. Secretary (ARI), Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India visited the Livelihood Business Incubator at the campus and interacted with the participants of LBI. He also met the ESDP trainers and enquired about the training process. The Director General apprised the Jt. Secretary about the planning of the incubator. He further explained the modus operandi of the LBI programme and how the LBI at ni-msme will act as the hand-holding body for entrepreneurs.
Mr. Ankit Bhatnagar, LBI in-charge explained the training schedule of the incubator. The Jt. Secretary gave valuable suggestions for the betterment of the incubator and assured of further support to incubator. He witnessed the operation of the machinery and equipment, and enquired about their functioning.
JS Visits LBI
the project. He urged the IAs/CDEs to strive to complete the hard interventions at the earliest and take immediate action for mobilising the SPV contribution towards hard interventions. Further he advised the IAs/SPVs/CDEs to attend review meetings along with the details of physical and financial progress of the project.
The TA presented inputs for finalisation of building plans and estimations, as also machinery specifications. Accordingly, the CDEs were advised to prepare the tender notices and schedules. The IAs have to take necessary action to publish them in the national and local newspapers by 12th January 2017. Later the preparatory work for conducting Skill Development Programmes was discussed and IAs/CDEs guided on the preparation of curriculum, identification of trainers and selection of trainees. It was decided to start the programmes in the last week of January 2017. The IAs/CDEs stated that the artisan data, details of completed activities and other cluster information have been uploaded to the SFURTI website. The progress in collecting individual artisan data and implementing social security schemes for artisans was reported, as also the action taken for mobilising SPV contribution, licences/ approvals, etc. was enumerated.
Skill Training for MANAS
i-msme is organising ESDPs in the trades of Data Entry nOperators, Sewing Machine Operators, Assistant Beautician and Hair Dresser in the states of Maharashtra and Telangana during 2016-17. Conducted in Mumbai and Hyderabad, the programmes are being sponsored by the Maulana Azad National Academy for Skills (MANAS), Ministry of Minority Affairs, New Delhi.
A total of 7,500 trainees were selected from among school drop-outs and unemployed persons already engaged in the same line of vocation/craft and are willing to set up own businesses or to upgrade the existing ones. Of the total selected trainees 5,700 had completed the, which was conducted with the support of a Hyderabad-based charity organisation at Mumbai and Hyderabad. The training of the remaining 1,800 candidates is still underway and will be completed by 31st March 2017. Dr. Vallabh Reddy of ni-msme coordinated the project.
Cluster Review
he National Resource Centre for Cluster Development T(NRCD) of ni-msme had organised a review meeting of SFURTI clusters on 6th January 2017 at ni-msme campus. Representatives of Implementing Agencies and Technical Agency and Cluster Development Executives of Mothkur Ikat Handloom Cluster, Pembarthy Metalware Cluster and Ieeza Handloom cluster were invited to discuss on soft and hard interventions to be implemented in their respective clusters. Mr. K. Surya Prakash Goud, Faculty Member, SED and Mr. L. Vijay Kumar and Mr. G. Raj Kumar, Consultants at ni-msme were also present in the meeting:
Mr. Goud, after welcoming the participants, presented a statement regarding funds received under soft and hard components, and suggested that all the IAs and CDEs, and the TA take necessary action for speedy implementation of
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Public Procurement Policies and VDP for MSMEs
he SEM of ni-msme had organised a 3-day special Ttraining for the officers of the North-Eastern Region on Public Procurement Policies and VDP for MSMEs, during 16-18 January 2017 at the campus. Directed by Dr. Dibyendu Choudhury of SEM, the programme was attended by 20 officials hailing from the DICs, MSME-DIs, and industries departments of Sikkim, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
The main aim of the programme was to bridge the hiatus between the outdated procurement and provisioning practices currently being practised in government circuits and the new integrated supply chain management to an appreciable extent, through a phased implementation approach through effective vendor management.
The training was designed with six modules, which focused on the themes of: Understanding the public procurement
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Earlier, the programme directors presented a sum-up of their respective course modules execution and the delegates shared their views on their experience of training and stay at ni-msme. The event concluded with the distribution of training completion certificates to the delegates.
Farewell to Phase-III
he third phase of ni-msme International Executive TDevelopment Training Programmes 2016-17 was concluded through a formal valedictory function held on 6th January 2017. The phase consisted of three 8-week programmes sponsored by the MEA: Training Methods and Skills for MSME (TMSM); Total Quality Management (TQM); and SME Financing – Approaches and Strategies (SMEFAS).
Padmasri Dr. N. Ravi Kumar, President, DICCI and a member of ni-msme Executive Committee was the Chief Guest of the event. In his inaugural address, he stressed on being dynamic and dedicated to whatever task is entrusted. Irrespective of their status one has to strive ahead with single-minded attention always keeping the goal in sight.
Mr. M. Chandrasekhar Reddy, Director General, ni-msme called on the delegates to use the knowledge acquired during their training here back home at their work places for the betterment of their country and people. He congratulated them on their successful completion of training and suggested they be in touch with ni-msme, sharing their professional experiences.
policy and vendor management with MSME clustering in India and key attributes for policy making; vendor development and its challenges under globalisation; Capacity building and bringing in corporates to develop and involve in developing the MSME vendors in India; Understanding challenges and strategies of procurement planning and development; Understanding private sector participation in infrastructure projects under Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) especially power, roads and bridges, health, tourism, education sectors; Understanding the simplification of rules and procedures, certification and use of ICT for hassle-free, timely procurement of goods and services to meet the aggressive procurement plan.
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he SEE of ni-msme had organised a one-week campus Ttraining in Corporate Governance for the north-eastern states during 16-20 January 2017. The trainees batch was comprised of inspectors, functional managers, project managers and assistant directors of DICs of Sikkim, Assam and Arunachala Pradesh.
The main objective of the programmes was to impart knowledge and skills converging on the focal themes which included corporate governance, corporate social responsibility and right to information. Eminent domain experts were invited to address the topics, apart from the Institute faculty, with the intention of enabling the trainees to get practical insights into the subjects.
A formal valediction was held on the 25th to close the programmes. Distributing the certificates, Dr. G.P. Vallabh Reddy, CAO of ni-msme called on delegates to use the skills back-home at their workplaces.
The programme, which was sponsored by the DC (MSME), Union Ministry of MSME, was directed by Dr. Nune Srinivasa Rao, Faculty Member, SEE, ni-msme.
Training for the North-East
School of Entrepreneurship & Extension (SEE)
hree batches of ESDPs initiated under CSR mandate 2016-17 by the TKamarajar Port Ltd. were concluded through a formal valediction arranged on 15th January 2017, at different locations in the vicinity. The training was organised in association with Aaruthal Foundation. In all the batches, the focus trade was tailoring/garment making.
The first event was at LH Kuppam. Dr. Dibyendu Choudhury, faculty member (SEM) and (SEIC I/c) , ni-msme was the chief guest of the events. Delivering the valedictory address, Dr. Choudhury enumerated various schemes the Union Government has framed for the benefit of micro enterprises and income generating activities. Further he emphasised the value and usefulness of the certificate in different situations, benefits of training, explained the process of self-employment and advised the trainees to form into groups.
Mr. A. Kannan, Managing Trustee, Aaruthal Foundation translated Dr. Choudhury’s Hindi speech into Tamil, so that the trainees would understand the message with better clarity. Mr. Karunakarran, President of Gunankuppam (LH Kuppam); Mr. Anthony, Head, welfare schemes, KPL; and employees of Aaruthal Foundation including the training teacher and the CSR in-charge participated in the event, apart from the trainees.
Earlier, Mr. Kannan welcomed the invitees and the house, and the trainees introduced themselves. The event concluded with distribution of training completion certificates to all the trainees. The trainees thanked the chief guest and expressed happiness at the provision of stipend and the certificate. The heartening feature is, 17
trainees bought sewing machines on installment basis with the stipend amount they had received.
The next location was Thiruvellavoyal, where too Dr. Choudhury was the chief guest. Mr. Deepa Ravichandran, President of Thiruvellavoyal; Mr. Anthony and employees of Aaruthal Foundation took part in it. The President of Thiruvellavoyal spoke the welcome words. Eight trainees here invested their stipend amount in buying a sewing machine on installments. The third location was Vallur, where too eight trainees invested their stipend towards acquiring sewing machines on installment basis. Another batch of tailoring ESDP was concluded on the 21st January at Athapattu, where 13 trainees opted to buy sewing machines with their stipend amount.
ESDPs under CSR Concluded
School of Enterprise Information and Communication (SEIC)
ESDPs under ATI Scheme
Workshop on SOPith a view to facilitate the employees of the Accounts and Administration Wdepartments of the Institute with ease of negotiating day-to-day work, ni-
msme has engaged the services of the chartered accountants firm of Narasimharao and Associates to prepare the document on Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Copies of the document, prepared in the form of a booklet, have since been distributed to all the employees of the Accounts and Administration departments.
Further, in order to bring clarity to the purport of the printed statement, a workshop was conducted on 20th January 2017, in association with the firm Narasimharao and Associates, which the concerned employees had attended.
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ew batches of IT based ESDPs have commenced at the campus Nduring the month of January 2017. They are: Linux administration (1 batch); Dot Net Technologies (1 batch); Computer Accounting with Tally (1 batch); SQL Server DBA (1 batch); Fashion Designing (2 batches); and CAD with Pro-E (2 batches).
The participants are evincing keen interest in acquiring and updating their understanding of both the theory and practical aspects during the class-room sessions and lab work hours. The ESDPs are sponsored by the Ministry of MSME.
Governing Council Convenedni-msme and member-secretary.
Other officials who were present in the meeting were: Mr. Govind Jaiswal, OSD to the Minister of MSME; Mr. G.C. Jain, APS to the Minister of MSME; Mr. Ajay Kumar, ASO, Ministry of MSME; Dr. G.P. Vallabh Reddy, CAO and Mr. Y. Surychandra Rao, consultant (Accounts), ni-msme. The meetings started off with the DG welcoming the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and members of the GC and the AGM who were present to the tenth GC and the ninth AGM. He then presented, with the permission of the Chair, the agenda. The items of the agenda were discussed by the members and appropriate decisions taken.
The Chairman of the GC, and the members unanimously expressed satisfaction with the work done by the Institute and directed to speed up the process concerning the proposed MSME University. The meetings concluded with vote of thanks to the Chair and those present.
he tenth meeting of the Governing Council, as also the Tninth Annual General Meeting of ni-msme, were held in New Delhi, in the Sameeksha room of Udyog Bhavan, on 18th January 2017.
Shri Kalraj Mishra, Hon'ble Minister of MSME, Govt. of India and the Chairman of the GC chaired both the meetings. Dr. K.K. Jalan, Secretary (MSME) to Govt. of India and Vice-Chairman of the GC was also present. Other members who attended the meetings included: Mr. B.H. Anil Kumar, IAS, Jt. Secretary (ARI), MoMSME; Mr. Manoj Joshi, IAS, Jt. Secretary (SME), MoMSME; Mr. Nikunja K. Sundaray, Jt. Secretary, office of the DC (MSME); Mr. P.S. Negi, Economic Advisor; Mr. Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC, New Delhi; Mr. Sunil Shukla, Director, EDI, Ahmedabad; Mr. Ramesh Dharmaji, CGM, SIDBI, Lucknow; and Mr. M. Chandrasekhar Reddy, DG,
MSME Corner
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Source: Kalraj Mishra @KalrajMishra | https://twitter.com/SMEForumIndia Jan 20
SHAKTI-Women Entrepreneurs Forum VIZAG on theme "Empowering Women Entrepreneurs – A New Paradigm" in Vishakhapattanam
Hon'ble MSME Minister Sh @KalrajMishra inaugurated Shakti Women Entrepreneur Meet 2017 at Vizag org by @TheOfficialSBI
It gives me immense pleasure to be at the inaugural Session of the “India SME Forum”, addressing
Women Entrepreneurs Meet "#Shakti" 2017
I am very happy to address this forum on this occasion especially since the theme relates to Enabling Women Business to Growth and Success.
Source: Kalraj Mishra @KalrajMishra | FICCI @ficci_india Jan 19
@minmsme & IORA flag off Indian Ocean Rim Association Workshop on SME cooperation #ficciiorabizconnect
Kalraj Mishra @KalrajMishra
The purpose of this workshop is to negotiate an MoU for MSME Cooperation amongst IORA member states
Haribhai Chaudhary @mosmsme
At the inauguration of discussions on cooperation in MSME sector amongst Indian Ocean Rim Association Member States
Loan Portal for MSMEsr. B.H. Anil Kumar, IAS, Jt. Secretary (ARI), Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India Mlaunched the new MSME portal myloanassocham.com created by
ASSOCHAM, on 7th January 2017, at the Taj Deccan in Hyderabad. Mr. M. Chandrasekhar Reddy, Director General, ni-msme and Dr. Dibyendu Choudhury,
Faculty Member, SEM and SEIC I/c. participated in the event. As stated in the portal
itself, the prime objective of the portal is to connect the banks and borrowers in a seamless manner and creating financial literacy amongst the MSMEs.
Inaugurating the ceremonial event organised for the purpose, the Chief Guest congratulated the ASSOCHAM for their initiative and the thoroughness and the
comprehensive nature of the information made available through the portal which
is designed with informative modules on user, analysis, bankers and administration which explain about starting up, incubation, loan application and processing, subsidy, finance, banking online and so forth.
ollowing the Demonetisation of HDN, ni-msme had Forganised a one-day workshop on Benefits of Demonetisation and Cashless Environment on 7th January 2017, at the Institute campus. The purpose was to help the MSMEs sail through the confusion of change-over to new mode of transaction. The programme was directed by Mr. Ankit Bhatnagar, Associate Faculty Member, SEM of ni-msme, assisted by Mr. Saurabh Singh and Ms. Mausumi Dash.
Mr. B.H. Anil Kumar, IAS, Jt. Secretary (ARI), Ministry of MSME inaugurated the workshop. Addressing the delegates on the
occasion, he pointed out that the money brought in through demonetisation can be effectively used for constructive purposes. Appreciating the Institute’s efforts in educating the MSMEs on the subject, he discussed the significance of robust digital infrastructure for transiting towards a cashless economy. Further he cautioned that digital transactions must be carefully securitised.
Mr. M. Chandrasekhar Reddy, Director General, ni-msme expatiat ing on the concept and meaning of demonetisation, called it the economic therapy necessary in the present situation. As the tradition of viewing cash in hand as a pillar of security and comfort is rooted in the country’s psyche, the move towards cashless economy is the biggest challenge involving transforming the collective mind-set of the nation and their banking habits.
During the technical sessions latest technologies like BHIM Application (Bharat Interface for Money), UPI (Unified Payment Interface), NUUP (National Unified USSD Platform), Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS), and National Financial Switch (NFS) were explained. Experts from CDAC and IT Industry were invited to elucidate the security related issues in cashless transaction. The workshop was broadcast live on different media channels, benefiting hundreds of viewers.
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Republic Day at the campushe 68th Republic Day was celebrated at the Institute campus on 26th January in a spirit of joie de vivre and festive gaiety. TMembers of the ni-msme family assembled at the flag hoisting venue in front of the New Training Building, as also the
delegates attending the International Training Programmes of phase-IV 2016-17 and the participants of the national programmes, when the morning is still young.
The Director General hoisted the flag while the
gathering watched in reverence coupled with joy. The National Anthem was sung, to which all the Indians gave their voice. Following it, the Director General addressed the assemblage. Delineating the significance of the occasion, he enumerated the various
reforms initiated in the country in recent times. Then he spoke about the Institute’s milestone achievements of 2016:
MSME Fellowship, msmeinfo.in portal, GST cell, the Livelihood Business Incubator, and hoped that the Deemed University for the
Institute will materialise soon. He thanked the Minister of MSME and the Ministry officials for their guidance and support, and lauded the academic as well as non-
academic colleagues for their commitment and dedication, which alone made the achievements possible. He closed with greetings of joy.
After the address, a cultural agenda was presented, wherein the employees, the national and international trainees participated with vim and vigour. The employees presented solo songs and patriotic numbers, while Ms. Gauravi presented a classical dance item. 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 light games organised earlier.
Earlier, Mr. D.S. Rawat, Secretary General, ASSOCHAM, in his welcome address, presented a brief review of their activities and role in various sectors. Ms. S. Uma Shanmukhi, GM (SME), SBI spoke about the banking perspective on project financing, and stressed on the need for integrating the different channels.
Mr. Jyoti Prakash Gadia, MD, Resurgent India Ltd. pondered the problems of small enterprises and advised that they should have the capability of adapting to any situation, of evolving a platform, and of self-service. Mr. Babu Lal Jain, Co-chairman of ASSOCHAM Cyber Security Council focused on challenges facing MSMEs, while Mr. Jiji Mammen, CEO, MUDRA spoke on the MSME perspective.
Mr. Srikanth Badiga, Chairman, ASSOCHAM Telangana Development Council proposed the vote of thanks that concluded the ceremony. During the ceremony, a report titled “Facilitating Finance for MSMEs” was released.
ni-msme erected a display counter at the venue, coordinated by Mr. B. Sanjeeva Rao, Reference Librarian, and Ms. P. Anjali, Publications In-charge, to showcase the Institute’s publications especially regarding the Govt. of India schemes for MSMEs. Copies were also distributed to the interested delegates. Mr. N. Murali Kishore, Asst. Registrar; Mr. Naga Rajesh and Mr. Janapareddy Ravinder, both coordinators at ni-msme were also present during the event.
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