Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises

September 18, 2026 9:45 AM

PM Vishwakarma completes three years with 30 lakh artisans registered

The PM Vishwakarma scheme has completed three years with 30 lakh traditional artisans and craftspeople registered across the country, of whom around 24.50 lakh have received basic skill training, Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said at the scheme’s third anniversary celebrations in Kolkata. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17, 2023, PM Vishwakarma seeks to strengthen the livelihoods and entrepreneurial capabilities of traditional artisans through skill training, mode...

September 14, 2026 3:47 PM

From coconut husk to enterprise: Coir drives rural entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment and sustainable livelihoods

What begins as discarded coconut husk is increasingly being transformed into a source of enterprise, employment and sustainable livelihoods across India’s coconut-growing regions. Coir, a natural, durable and eco-friendly fibre, is moving beyond its traditional applications as rural entrepreneurs turn it into value-added products ranging from mats and ropes to handicrafts, bio-fertilisers and innovative packaging solutions. With support from the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterpris...

May 8, 2026 4:33 PM

India pushes stronger BRICS MSME cooperation under its 2026 chairship

India has begun advancing a renewed agenda for micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) cooperation under its 2026 chairship of BRICS, with a focus on improving access to finance and strengthening collaboration among member nations. As part of its leadership role under the BRICS Partnership on the New Industrial Revolution (PartNIR), Ministry of MSME has been tasked with organising three SME Working Group meetings and the inaugural BRICS MSME Forum during the year. The first SME Working Group...

April 20, 2026 12:19 PM

MSME Ministry trains over 2,500 artisans in AI under PM Vishwakarma Scheme

In a first-of-its-kind initiative to integrate traditional skills with modern technology, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has trained over 2,500 artisans across the country in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme. The programme, aimed at empowering grassroots craftspeople, is aligned with the government’s vision of leveraging AI for social good. It focuses on helping artisans enhance their livelihoods by adopting digital tools for b...