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A Proud Moment for Himachal Pradesh! 🌸Shri Pradeep Kumar, a PM Vishwakarma artisan from Kullu, handcrafted the Narsingha...
07/09/2026

A Proud Moment for Himachal Pradesh! 🌸

Shri Pradeep Kumar, a PM Vishwakarma artisan from Kullu, handcrafted the Narsingha presented to the Hon’ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Kavinder Gupta ji. His traditional craftsmanship, recognised with a GI tag, reflects the rich cultural heritage of the state.

The use of products crafted by our PM Vishwakarma artisans for official gifting is a significant step towards promoting local craftsmanship and creating greater visibility and market opportunities for our artisans.

From local craftsmanship to official recognition, Himachal’s PM Vishwakarma artisans are gaining new opportunities to showcase their talent and heritage.

Shri Bharat Khera, Secretary, Ministry of MSME called on Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Shri VK Saxena in Leh and discuss...
04/09/2026

Shri Bharat Khera, Secretary, Ministry of MSME called on Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Shri VK Saxena in Leh and discussed possible areas of intervention for the growth and development of the MSME sector and to boost entrepreneurship in local artisans in Ladakh through schemes of the Ministry of MSME, including CDP, Procurement and Marketing Support, RAMP, PMEGP, PM Vishwakarma and the Khadi & Gramodyog Vikas Yojana.

He apprised the Lieutenant Governor about the successful implementation of PMEGP and ongoing schemes in Ladakh and offered support and technical assistance through KVIC and MGIRI for the initiatives taken by the Ladakh administration for developing the integrated Pashmina value chain within the region with local value addition and also for harnessing the enormous potential of sea buckthorn and apricot oil in this region.

He assured that the Ministry is targeting to achieve saturation of delivery of toolkits to the PM Vishwakarma artisans in Ladakh before winter.

He also briefed the LG about the recent amendments brought about in the MSMED Act after 20 years, which are expected to create a transformational impact in the MSME ecosystem through bringing more enterprises in its fold with a streamlined process of classification and registration and will also address the challenge of delayed payments to MSME.

India International Trade Fair (IITF) is back!!✨'MSME- Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi' Apply Online For IITF-2026 ➡️https://pms...
03/09/2026

India International Trade Fair (IITF) is back!!✨
'MSME- Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi'

Apply Online For IITF-2026 ➡️https://pms.dcmsme.gov.in/view-all-event

⤵️Read the important advisory and eligibility criteria.
➡️Don't miss the opportunity to participate in IITF 2026.

Shri Vinamra Mishra, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, joined the programme "Sach Ke Sat...
02/09/2026

Shri Vinamra Mishra, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, joined the programme "Sach Ke Sath" on DD Kisan as a panelist for a discussion on the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

A GI tag links a product to its region of origin, recognising the natural resources, agro-climatic conditions and traditional knowledge that make it unique. For our artisans, weavers and farmer-producers, it is a mark of authenticity, a shield against imitation, and a bridge to better markets and better prices.

In the discussion, Joint Secretary highlighted the initiatives of the Ministry of MSME to strengthen the GI ecosystem, supporting producers/ GI Authorized Users through IP Facilitation Centres (IPFCs) across the country, building awareness and capacity, and taking GI products of India to national and International markets through various Exhibitions sponsored by Ministry of MSME.

➡️Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_vl3pZmSd0

Empowering “Divyang” Vishwakarmas – Promoting Inclusive Impact ✨💯Under PM Vishwakarma, and under active intervention of ...
31/08/2026

Empowering “Divyang” Vishwakarmas – Promoting Inclusive Impact ✨💯

Under PM Vishwakarma, and under active intervention of Dr Rajneesh, Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner; Sh. Nitish Kumar, Deputy Director General and Sh. Danish Ashraf, Joint Development Commissioner, the ‘One Station One Product’ (OSOP) stalls are bringing India’s traditional skills and craftsmanship to railway stations across the country, making a strong statement for a “Whole of Government Inclusive Impact.”✌🏻

✅Achievements so far:
-42 stalls allotted for 9 trades
-14 States/UTs covered
Many more on the way!

With an average of 5 stalls being opened every month, PM Vishwakarma is supporting Divyangjan Vishwakarmas by providing them greater visibility, wider market access, and opportunities to promote their traditional crafts, while also strengthening the reach and brand presence of the scheme.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been exchanged between Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises & Nation...
29/08/2026

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been exchanged between Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises & National Test House (NTH), Department of Consumer Affairs at Bengaluru during the 115th Foundation Day of NTH today in the auspicious presence of Shri Pralhad Joshi, Hon’ble Minister of Education, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy; Shri B.L. Verma, Hon’ble Minister of State for Consumer Affairs , Food and Public Distribution and Social Justice and Empowerment, and Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Hon’ble Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises & Labour and Employment.

This MoU will apply for API integration of Udyam Registration Portal with that of NTH Portal in the context of National Test House
initiative of providing 15% blanket discount to all the MSME registered in the NTH MIS.

On the fourth day of the 4th Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting between the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises...
28/08/2026

On the fourth day of the 4th Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting between the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India and the Danish Patent and Trademark Office (DKPTO), discussions focused on the outcomes of past engagements, priorities for future collaboration and opportunities to further expand the scope of cooperation under the JWG framework.

The Ministry of MSME delegation comprised Dr. Rajneesh, Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner; Md. Salik Parwaiz, Director; Ms. Bhagya Jagadiswaran, Assistant Director and Ms. Swapna Vanamala, Faculty Member, ni-msme. The Danish delegation was represented by Ms. Maria Skou, Deputy Director General; Mr. Mattias Dinnetz, Senior Advisor, International Cooperation, DKPTO, and Ms. Louise Boisen, Counsellor, Intellectual Property Rights, Royal Danish Embassy, New Delhi. The Embassy of India in Copenhagen was represented by Mr. Manish Prabhat, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Denmark and Mr. Ashish Arya, Counsellor.

Mr. Manish Prabhat, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Denmark, appreciated the successful functioning of the JWG mechanism and the deepening of India–Denmark cooperation. He reaffirmed support for continued engagement under the existing JWG framework and encouraged the exploration of new and complementary avenues of cooperation between the two countries.

On the third day of the 4th Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting between the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises,...
28/08/2026

On the third day of the 4th Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting between the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India, and the Danish Patent and Trademark Office (DKPTO), the Indian delegation engaged with the Danish Ministry of Business and Competitive Affairs to exchange insights on business development, innovation and the SME ecosystem in Denmark.

The delegation also participated in the closing panel session of TechBBQ, the startup event of the Nordics, where Dr. Rajneesh, Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME and Ms. Maria Skou, Deputy Director General/COO, DKPTO, joined the panel discussion, bringing perspectives from India and Denmark’s MSME and innovation ecosystems.

The day concluded with participation in the TechBBQ Networking Reception, organised by the Embassy of India, Copenhagen, at Asia House, where Dr. Rajneesh, AS & DC, spoke about the rapid growth, economic contribution and employment impact of Indian MSMEs.

The engagements provided the Indian delegation with practical insights into Denmark’s approach to SME development, innovation and startup support, while the interactions with Danish institutions and the Nordic startup community offered valuable opportunities to identify areas for future cooperation and knowledge exchange.

On the second day of the 4th Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting between India and Denmark, the Ministry of MSME delegatio...
27/08/2026

On the second day of the 4th Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting between India and Denmark, the Ministry of MSME delegation visited the Aarhus University Innovation "Kitchen" to understand Denmark’s innovation support ecosystem for academia, students and emerging entrepreneurs. The delegation was briefed on the university’s innovation ecosystem, mentoring, start-up advisory and fundraising support.

The delegation also visited Agro Food Park, an innovation hub for the agricultural and food industries, to understand Denmark’s business cluster ecosystem and its role in supporting entrepreneurs and MSME.

The Indian delegation shared perspectives on India’s cluster-based approach to MSME development, facilitating a valuable exchange on innovation ecosystems, mentoring, industry–academia linkages and cluster-based development to foster entrepreneurship and enable MSME to scale and compete globally.

The 4th Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting between India and Denmark commenced in Copenhagen with discussions between the...
26/08/2026

The 4th Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting between India and Denmark commenced in Copenhagen with discussions between the Ministry of MSME, Government of India and the Danish Patent and Trademark Office (DKPTO) on strengthening cooperation in MSME development, innovation, technology and intellectual property.

Dr. Rajneesh, Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME, presented “India’s Growth Engine: MSMEs”, highlighting the sector’s role in India’s economic growth and key government interventions in credit facilitation, technology adoption, market access, productivity, innovation, IP protection and technology commercialisation.

Ms. Maria Skou, Deputy Director General, DKPTO, welcomed the Indian delegation and outlined DKPTO’s role in Denmark’s innovation ecosystem.

The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment to advancing innovation, technology and IP-led growth for MSMEs and deepening bilateral cooperation.

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