NSIC organized a training on Cashless Transactions for its employees at NSIC, Okhla, New Delhi. The motive of the training is to enable the NSIC officials to make all payments and receipts through e-platform. In this regard, a team from State Bank of India, headed by Ms. Ritu Bansal (AGM & Relationship Manager) gave a presentation on how NSIC can go ahead with cash less transaction by using State Bank e-platform. A similar presentations was made by Mr. Nitin Gupta (Sr. Associate – Utilities), Paytm who apprised about how to use Paytm for day to day transactions. Also, a team from ICICI Bank headed by Mr. Arun Agarwal (AVP) acquainted the participants on various possibilities available with then to go cashless. Employees for the Head Office and Zonal Offices and Senior Offices attended the training. The representatives of SBI, Paytm and ICICI showcased their products and services and apprised about how to go cash less by using their services. CMD, NSIC also attended the program. <br/> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.1252675228103821/1252673921437285/?type=3&theater" ><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a>

A Special Vendor Development Programme (VDP) for SC/ST entrepreneurs was organised by NSIC (Faridabad) in association with Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DICCI) on 26.11.2016, wherein about 60 SC/ST units participated in the programme. The Program was inaugurated by Sh. P. Udaykumar, Director (Planning & Marketing), NSIC. <br/> In the inaugural address, Sh. P. Udayakumar, Director, emphasised that the Public Procurement Policy is a blessing for the MSME’s and they should avail benefits of the policy through NSIC Schemes and also elaborated on the SC/ST Hub. Sh. Ashok Kumar, President, DICCI-Faridabad, Sh. N.K Chandan, President DICCI-Delhi, Sh. U.K Chaudhary, Additional Gen. Manager, NTPC, representative from IOCL, Sh. Harish Chandra, ZGM (NCR), Sh. D.K Bhatia, SBM were also present on this occasion.<br/> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.1255327657838578/1255327087838635/?type=3&theater" ><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a>

Shri Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of MSME inaugurated Vibrant VCCI 2016 Global Trade Show at Vadodara. On his visit to NSIC Pavilion he was welcomed by Shri. Ravindra Nath, Chairman cum Managing Director, NSCI along Shri. P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M), NSIC and Shri. P.K. Jha, Zonal General Manager, Central Zone, NSIC.<br/> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.1254154181289259/1254153457955998/?type=3&theater" ><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a>

B.O., Hyderabad organized a Special Vendor Development Program for SC/ST Entrepreneurs along with South Central Railways. Shri D.C.Venkaiah, Dy. Chief Materials Manager, South Central Railways, Secunderabad explained about the various articles being purchased by Railways and procedure for vendor registration. Shri K.Srinivas, Zonal Head, South-II, NSIC explained the various facilities that can be availed by the SC/ST Entrepreneurs. Around 25 SC/ST Entrepreneurs participated in the program out of which 14 units (9 SC Units & 5 SC Units) submitted their vendor registration application forms with the documents for becoming vendors with Railways. Also present on the occasion were Shri Venkata Swamy, Sr.Branch Manager, B.O., Hyderabad, NSIC and other officials of the NSIC, Hyderabad Branch Office.

A Special Vendor Development Program for the SC/ST Entrepreneurs was organised by NSIC, Guwahati at Shillong, Meghalaya on 29th November, 2016. The program was inaugurated by Shri. Peter .W. Ingty IAS (The Additional Chief Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya) and Mrs. Mary Bell Roy (Director of Commerce & Industries, Govt. of Meghalaya) was guest of honour. Shri. J.K. Mahanta CGM (NE), NSIC gave the welcome speech and apprised the participants about the benefits of such program.<br/> The officials present of buying departments were Shri. Dipak Kumar (2nd in Command), 67 battalion CRPF, Smt. R.T. Kharbudon (Chief Accounts Officer) Department of Custom, Govt. of India, Shri. D. Paul (Dy. General Manager) BSNL, North East Circle –I and Shri. Kaushik Sharma (Asst. General Manager) Power Grid Corporation of India (POSOCO) who explained about the products procured by their respective departments from MSEs and procedures of supplying. 92 entrepreneurs attended the programme and discussed on procurement policy and procedure for purchases. <br/> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.1253895814648429/1253889531315724/?type=3&theater" ><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a>

NSIC has renewed its MOU agreement with Bank of Maharashtra under Bank Tie up Scheme on 28th November 2016.The renewal of MOU heralds sustained joint endeavours by the NSIC and Bank of Maharashtra to help MSMEs in getting credit and empowering them to withstand the global competition. The agreement was signed by Sh. RajanTrehan, General Manager, NSIC and Sh. Prashant R Khatavkar, Dy.General Manager, Bank of Maharashtra. Present on this occasion were Sh. Vasant Mhaske, Dy. General Manager (Credit), Head Office Bank of Maharashtra and Ms. Himani Shali, Manager (Bank Credit Facilitation Scheme) from NSIC.

The Government of India in 2015 notified that ,the day Constitution was adopted, will be observed as `Samvidhan Divas` to promote constitutional values amongst the Citizens of the country. On 26thNov.2016 , NSIC celebrated Constitution Day at NSIC Exhibition Hall, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi. The Program was inaugurated by Shri K.K.Jalan, Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India and was presided by Shri Ravindra Nath,CMD,NSIC ,Shri.S.N.Tripathi,AS&DC(MSME),and Directors on Board NSIC ,Shri P.Udayakumar and Shri A.K.Mittal . To commemorate the program, Shri K.K.Jalan, Secretary,MSME read the Preamble to the Constitution with all the NSIC employees .Eminent Speakers Ms.Pinky Anand, Additional Solicitor General of India and Shri .S.K.Sharma Former Secretary ,Lok Sabha and Delhi Legislative Assembly gave a talk on the Framing of the Constitution and its relevance to the Industry. . The program was webcast live by NSIC in the country. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.1250239938347350/1250169421687735/?type=3&theater" ><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a>

NSIC Branch Office, Chandigarh organised a Interaction Meeting of MSMEs of the region with Shri K. K. Jalan, Secretary (MSME), Government of India on 22.11.2016 at PHD House, Chandigarh. The objective of the meeting was to understand MSMEs point of view on various government schemes for MSMEs especially those of NSIC and the areas of interventions required. Representatives from various Industry Associations of the region participated in the meet. During the meet, Secretary (MSME) also highlighted that registration on MSME data bank portal is mandatory which will entail them to avail benefits being provided under various schemes of Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India. Shri Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC also interacted with participants and apprised them of NSIC’s Schemes including newly launched ‘Online Finance Facilitation Centre’. He also informed that feedback committees will be constituted in industrial areas to get the feedback from the industry associations so that the required modifications can be incorporated in various schemes.

Shri K. K. Jalan, Secretary (MSME), Government of India, visited NSIC office at Chandigarh on 22.11.2016. He was received by Shri Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC and Shri Rajesh Jain, Zonal General Manager (North-II). During the visit Secretary (MSME) interacted with all the officials at B.O Chandigarh and reviewed the performance & activities of NSIC in the region.

NSIC and Technical Education Department, Government of Haryana signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for setting up of Technology Centre at Neemka, Faridabad (Haryana). The MoU was signed by Shri Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC and Shri Anil Malik, IAS, Principal Secretary , Technical Education Department, Government of Haryana on 22.11.2016 in presence of Shri D.S.Dhesi, Chief Secretary, Government of Haryana and Shri K.K. Jalan, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Government of India at Chandigarh. The proposed centre shall impart training in the areas for design of Tools, Moulds, Jigs & Fixtures, Operations of CNC Machines, Robotics, Industrial Automation etc. In addition the testing facilities for the testing of material like Ferrous, Non-Ferrous, Rubber and Plastics shall be available to the Industries through Technology Centre at Neemka, Faridabad. These sectors have been identified after due interaction with prominent Industry Associations of the region. <br> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.1247298441974833/1247296075308403/?type=3&theater" ><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a>

NSIC holds a meeting with Industry Associations on Demonetization Shri B.H. Anil Kumar, Joint Secretary (ARI), Ministry of MSME, Government of India informed the representatives various MSME Associations of Karnataka about the benefits of Demonetization on MSME sector during a meeting organized at NSIC Bengaluru Office to create awareness about Demonetization. Amongst other Shri P. Ravi Kumar, NSIC Zonal Head (South-I Zone) was also present during the meeting. <br> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.1246159582088719/1246153735422637/?type=3&theater" ><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a>

NSIC has been recognized by the industry on various occasions for its dedicated services to MSMEs in the country. Recently, Shri. P. Ravikumar, Zonal Head (South-I), NSIC was bestowed “Best Recognition Award”. <br/> Hon’ble Home Minister of Karnataka presented him the said award. Also present on the occasion were Mrs. Ratna Prabha, Additional Chief Secretary to Govt. of Karnataka, Mrs. Kiran Majumdar, Chairman – Biocon Limited, Mrs. Lalitha Kumara Mangalam, Chairperson, National Commission for Women, Mrs. Elizabeth, Founder & CEO of WEConnect INTERNATIONAL.