Small and Medium Enterprises

June 14, 2026 1:04 PM

Centre, Bihar government to launch ₹170 crore technology hub for MSMEs in Gaya

Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Jitan Ram Manjhi and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary will jointly lay the foundation stone of a new Technology Centre at Khizarsarai in Gaya district on June 15. The ₹170-crore facility is expected to emerge as a major hub for skill development, advanced manufacturing and industrial support services, benefiting MSMEs across southern Bihar and the historic Magadh region. According to the Ministry of MSME, the foundation stone-laying...

June 11, 2026 4:11 PM

OSOP initiative helping divyangjan artisans expand market reach and achieve economic independence

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is promoting the products of Divyangjan artisans through the One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative under the PM Vishwakarma (PMV) Scheme, providing them with greater market access and sustainable livelihood opportunities. PM Vishwakarma is a flagship government scheme aimed at supporting traditional artisans and craftspeople through the pillars of Samman (Recognition), Samarthya (Capability) and Samriddhi (Prosperity). As part of th...

April 13, 2026 10:34 PM

PM Modi’s push for women’s reservation historic: Shobha Karandlaje

Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shobha Karandlaje, said that women’s reservation is a historic decision and that PM Modi has taken significant steps in this direction, increasing women's responsibilities. She was speaking on Monday at a special event organised by Nari Shakti Forum at Puttanna Chetty Town Hall on the Nari Shakti Vandan Act - 2026 (which proposes 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament). She noted that P...

August 18, 2025 3:27 PM

Udyam Sakhi Portal helping women entrepreneurs become self-reliant, over 4,500 registered so far

The Udyam Sakhi Portal, launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), is helping women entrepreneurs across the country start, build and expand their businesses, thereby fostering self-reliance, said Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. The online platform - https://udyamsakhi.com - serves as a one-stop resource for women entrepreneurs, offering information on various financial schemes such as Prime Minister's Employment ...

June 27, 2025 3:39 PM

President Murmu highlights MSMEs as backbone of inclusive economic growth

President of India Droupadi Murmu on Friday graced and addressed the MSME Day celebration held in New Delhi, underscoring the critical role played by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in shaping the nation’s economic future. Addressing the gathering, the President described the MSME sector as a vital pillar of the Indian economy. She said that MSMEs significantly contribute to the GDP and are instrumental in promoting innovation at the grassroots level. Highlighting the sector’s r...