Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (PM) visited 24th International Guwahati Trade Fair-2017 and interacted with local MSMEs and motivated them entrepreneurs. He also interacted with Shri. Shamsuddin Ahmed, Director, Export Promotion Bureau, Bangladesh and others Foreign Exhibitors and exhilarated them to participate in the fair next year also.

Valedictory Programme of 4th “IMPHAL EXPO-2017” was organized on 27.03.2017 at Iboyaima Sumang Lila Sanglen, Imphal Manipur. Our Independent Board of Director, NSIC Ltd, as well as Vice Chancellor of Manipur University Shri Shri. Adya Prasad Pandey grace the Programme as Chief Guest. Others Dignitaries on the Dias are Shri. M. Luikham, IAS, Director ( T. C & I) ,Govt. of Manipur, Shri J.K. Mahanta, Chief General Manager, NSIC (NE) and Shri Y.Raghumani Singh, GM, DIC, Govt. of Manipur and Shri. D. Mitra, Director In charge, MSMS-DI-Manipur. <br/> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.1392027674168575/1392022970835712/?type=3&theater"><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a> <br/>

Sh. Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC along with Dato Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Hon`ble Minister of Trade & Industry, Government of Malaysia participated in a panel discussion on " SMEs Driving Economic Growth" organised by SME CORP., Malaysia at New Delhi on 31/3/2017. <br/> Sh. Ravindra Nath presented his views on Potential of both Malaysian and Indian SMEs working together in driving Economic Growth of both countries. Dr. Hafsah Hashmi, CEO, SME CORP. Malaysia moderated the session. Number of MSMEs from India and Malaysia participated in the event.

Dr. Hafsah Hashim, CEO, SME Corp., Malaysia along with Ms. Sharifah N.S.A. Bakar, Senior Director of Business Advisory & Support Div. and Ms. Azyani A. Hamid, Sr. Manager, International Cooperation Division, SME Corp. called upon Mr. Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC at NSIC Corporate Office on 30.03.2017 to discuss areas of mutual cooperation for SME development. Mr. Nath briefed them about how NSIC is promoting and developing MSMEs in India & abroad. <br/><br/> They were also taken around NSIC Training – cum- Incubation Centre at Okhla, New Delhi and NTSC, Okhla where they appreciated the working technologies and training facilities installed at the Centres and found lot of utility of the same in Malaysia. <br/> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.1383865738318102/1383865091651500/?type=3&theater"><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a> <br/>

Shri R.P. Singh General Manager, V- GUARD Industries and Shri T.S. Rajput, Deputy General Manager, NSIC-LBI, Kashipur inaugurated the job fair. <br/> The objective of the Job Fair was to provide employment opportunities through campus placement to trainees undergoing various demand driven, industry oriented skill/ Entrepreneurship development training courses run by the centre and other institutes in the vicinity i.e. Government Polytechnic, Kashipur, Govt. ITI, Kashipur, Bazpur and Jaspur, Shriram Institue of Management & Technology. <br/> The 07 companies from divergent fields like M/s. J.S. Industries, Kashipur, M/s. V-Guard Industries Ltd., Kashipur, M/s. Tosha International, Kashipur, M/s. Good Wear Fashions, Pantnagar, M/s. Kashipur Agro Industries Pvt. Ltd., M/s. Vectus Industries Limited, Mahuakheraganj, M/s. Akanschha Beauty Parlor, Kashipur participated in the event and selected candidates as per their requirement. <br/> An interview was conducted to screen the right candidates for right job by these companies. 325 trainees appeared for the screening test and out of them 30 trainees were shortlisted for placement by these companies. <br/> Dr. Nrupendra Sharma Asstt. Professor SIMT, Mr. Jagdeep Singh, MD of M/s. J.S. Industries, Mr. Kuldeep Singh and Mr. Satpal Singh from Kumayun & Garwal Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Mr. Satpal Advocate, staff members, Faculties and Trainees of NSIC-LBI Kashipur were present on this occasion. <br/> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.1382792815092061/1382792048425471/?type=3&theater"><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a> <br/>

Shri Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC, along with Shri A. K. Mittal, Director (Finance), and Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (Planning & Marketing) welcomed Dr. Ramesh Bhatt, Ex. Professor, IIM, Ahmedabad, Prof. Adya Prasad Pandey, Vice-Chancellor, Manipur University and Smt. Geeta Goti, National President, Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs, Hyderabad, who have been recently appointed as Independent Directors on the Board of NSIC. An interaction meeting with senior officials of NSIC with Independent Directors was held on 23.03.2017 for apprising them about NSIC’s schemes and activities. <br/> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.1379920435379299/1379919695379373/?type=3&theater"><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a> <br/>

NSIC (Guwahati) in association with Manipur Industries Development Council organized 4th Imphal Expo 2017 on 20th March, 2017. Sri L.Lakher, IAS, Principal Secretary (T. C & I), Govt. of Manipur at Iboyaima Sumang Lila Sanglen, Imphal, Manipur inaugurated the Expo in the presence of Shri J.K. Mahanta, Zonal Head, NSIC (NE) and Shri P. Loken Singh, Chairman, MIDC and Shri.Ph.Khangmeidun, CEO, KVIB, Manipur. <br/> <br/> NSIC set up 100 Stalls to display the product of MSMEs from North-East from different Segment like- Handloom, Textiles, Handicraft, Decorative Items, Food Processing, IT, Jewellery and other service related Industries.

NSIC trainee from Guwahati, India awarded as the BEST DESINGER IN Tiffany`s Fashion Week Paris on 06.03.2017. Mr. Kunal Kaushik, after training on Fashion Designing during the year 2009 from NSIC, Technical Service Centre (TIC) at Guwahati he availed a loan of Rs. 5,00,000/- from Assam Gramin Vikash Bank under the NSIC Bank Credit Facilitation Scheme to set up production unit. He was also assisted to participate in various International, Domestic Exhibitions and Trade Fairs under NSIC Marketing Assistance Scheme.

With the theme <b>Be Bold for Change</b> ,NSIC celebrated the International Women`s Day 2017 with its women employees with much fanfare. The women employees participated with great enthusiasm. To mark the occasion, a Training program involving role plays on " Masters of First Impressions" and " Being ready for change and more adaptability " was organized to empower Women NSICians. <br/><br/> Speaking on the occasion, Shri Ravindra Nath,CMD,NSIC appreciated their efforts in disseminating the benefits of NSIC schemes amongst the MSME sector across the country. He said that women are the back bone of our Homes as also NSIC. They are born leaders and have the potential within them to bring prosperity, happiness and joy to this world. Shri P.Udayakumar, Director(P&M),NSIC and Shri A.K.Mittal, Director(Finance),NSIC also interacted with the participants. The program was webcast by NSIC and also gave the Women employees a unique opportunity to brainstorm together and come out with ideas which can take the NSIC growth to the next level. <br/> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.1362261153811894/1361455897225753/?type=3&theater"><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a>

Sh. P Udayakumar, Director (P&M) participated in the National Level Vendor Development Program organised by MSME-DI, Ahemdabad and NSIC at Rajkot on 20.02.2017. Hon`ble Minister of State for MSME,GOI Shri Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary was the Chief Guest of the function.

Sh. P Udayakumar, Director (P&M) visited Sterlite Industries, Tuticorin on 04.02.2017 and held discussion for tie up for new Raw Materials for the MSME units thro NSIC offices .

Sh. P Udayakumar, Director (P&M) participated as the Chief Guest in the Programme organised by Rathinam College of Arts and Science , Coimbatore on 03-02-2017 and ??delivered a Lecture on "The impact of GST in Indian Economy" to the students and start up units.