A business delegation from Tajikistan, led by Mr. Akmal Sharipov, Head of the Department of Light Industry and Sericulture, Ministry of Industry and New Technologies (MINT), Tajikistan, called on Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of NSIC on February 14, 2025 to explore potential collaborations in the MSME sector between NSIC and MINT, Tajikistan. The discussions primarily focused on enterprise creation, skill development, incubation, joint ventures, and the exchange of expertise especially in textile industry. During the meeting, Dr. Acharya provided an overview of NSIC’s various initiatives to promote entrepreneurship and foster the holistic growth of MSMEs in India. Also present in the discussion was Mr. Kartikeya Sinha, Director (Planning & Marketing) along with other officials of NSIC. The delegates also visited NSIC’s Livelihood Incubation Centre and Advanced Training Centre at the NSIC Technical Service Center in Okhla.