Inauguration of Training Program on "Upgrading Financial Skills" Shri A.K.Mittal,CGM(SG),NSIC inaugurated Training Program on " Upgrading Financial Skills". 31 participants from all over India are participating in this Specialized Program (14-16 Jan 2016) designed to enhance the competencies of NSIC Finance professionals so that they are able to impart more enhanced and efficient services to the MSME sector. <br> <a target="_blank" href=" https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.1019505434754136/1019504164754263/?type=3&theater" ><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a>

Shri Manoj Joshi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India, visited NSIC Technical Services Centre at Hyderabad on 14th January, 2016. During the visit he saw the various training facilities available at the Centre such as industrial automation lab, multimedia, software, CNC & CAD/CAM Laboratory etc. and appreciated the same. <br> <a target="_blank" href=" https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.1015266568511356/1015266468511366/?type=3&theater" ><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a>

Hon’ble Union Minister for MSME, Shri Kalraj Mishra inaugurated a seminar on 10.01.2016 organized by Laghu Udyog Bharti (LUB) on MSME . Hon’ble M P of Assam, Mrs. Bijoya Chakravarty, All India President, Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB), Shri. O.P Mital , Shri S.S.Singh, CMD of Assam Gramin Vikash Bank and Shri. J.K Mahanta, CGM, NSIC Ltd. were also present. The seminar focused on different schemes delivered by Ministry of MSME for economic growth and for promoting reasonable development of MSMEs in North East states. <br> <a target="_blank" href=" https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.1014935748544438/1014934651877881/?type=3&theater" ><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a>

Mr. SIDDEQUE Ahmed, Hon’ble Minister of Industries & Commerce, Govt. of Assam has visited NSIC-INCUBATION CENTER, Bamunimaidam, Guwahati. On his visit to NSIC the Hon’ble Minister inaugurated two courses on Mobile Repairing and Bag Manufacturing where 42 nos. of disabled youths will be trained. The training program are sponsored by Industries and Commerce, Govt. of Assam. Hon’ble Minister also distributed certificates to 46 nos. of trainees of Fashion Designing. <br> <a target="_blank" href=" https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.1014932218544791/1014932095211470/?type=3&theater" ><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a>

Today, NSIC signed a MOU with South Indian Bank at Thrissur, making it the 33rd Bank to have a relationship with NSIC under “Credit Facilitation through Bank tie-up Scheme”. Team NSIC and Team South Indian Bank were present on the occasion of signing of the MoU. <br> <a target="_blank" href=" https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.1013813658656647/1013812785323401/?type=3&theater" ><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a>

Shri Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC on his visit to South India visited the NSIC under construction building at Thrissur and inspected the progress of the work with CPWD engineers and contractor. <br> <a target="_blank" href=" https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.1013810355323644/1013804985324181/?type=3&theater" ><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a>

A New Year usually implies a fresh start, a chance to set things right, and begin anew. Welcoming the New Year, Shri Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC wished all NSICians and their families to remain blessed with good health and happiness. CMD urged the employees to prepare themselves with hard work, dedication, innovative ideas and technologies and out of box approach. With these thoughts, we shall continue to desire, continue to dream with eyes open and rededicate ourselves to take this glorious company to esteemed heights. On this occasion, to encourage use of Hindi language CMD, NSIC distributed certificates and trophies to the awardees of Hindi month celebration. Shri P.Udayakumar, Director(P&M), Shri A.K.Mittal, CGM(SG) and senior officials of NSIC were also present on this occasion. NSICians were also seen actively participating in various cultural programmes organized during New Year’s celebration. All the Zonal & Branch Offices of NSIC joined this New Year’s celebrations through video conferencing and webcasting technology. <br> <a target="_blank" href=" https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.1011132615591418/1011129398925073/?type=3&theater" ><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a> <br> <a target="_blank" href=" http://www.streaminglive.in/webcast/nsic/" ><font color="#FF6600">Recording of the Webcast of New Year`s Programme of NSIC held on 01.01.2016</font></a>

Sh. Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC along with Sh. Satvinder Singh (GM-SG), Sh. Navin Chopra (CGM) and Sh. M.P. Singh (DGM) visited NTSC Aligarh on 30.12.2015 for Performance Review of the Centre and was warmly greeted by Ms. SMS Nalini, CGM and by Officers and Staff of NTSC Aligarh. During the Performance Review, CMD emphasized that the Centre needs to create its own niche by providing customized training programs to cater to various Industry needs. CMD also stressed on the need to create new Training and common facility services that are specialized and market driven. CMD planted a sapling in the Centre and wished all the staff members the very best and the need to enhance the outreach of the services offered by the Centre.

Shri Kalraj Mishra, Minister of MSME, Govt. Of India inaugurated Livelihood Business Incubation center & Plastic Testing center at NSIC- Technical Service Center, Rajkot on 18th December, 2015, in presence of Shri Govindbhai Patel, Minister of State for Power, Petrochemicals, Science & Industry, Government of Gujarat. Shri. Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC, Mr. P.UdayaKumar, Director (P&M), NSIC, Mr.P.K.Jha, Zonal General Manager, NSIC and Mr. Satvinder Singh, Sr. General Manager were also present. Hon`ble Minister of MSME, Government of India taken a tour to the NSIC-Technical Services center in Rajkot and also interacted with the members of different industry associations during their above visit to Rajkot.

NSIC enters into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB) for facilitating credit to MSMEs. The MOU was signed on 21st December 2015 making it a 32nd bank to enter into NSIC’s unique arrangement with banks under its Bank Tie-Up Scheme. This alliance has further strengthened NSIC’s sustained endeavors towards catering to the financing needs of MSMEs particularly giving boost to women entrepreneurs. The MOU has been signed by Shri Rajan Trehan General Manager (Finance) of NSIC and Shri Ajit Kumar General Manager (BMB) in the presence of Shri Ravindra Nath,CMD (NSIC) and Smt. Swathi S.M, ED(BMB).

MSME DEFEXPO 2015 ( December 10 to 12, 2015 )at Bengaluru organized by NSIC was inaugurated by Shri Kalraj Mishra, Hon’ble Minister, MSME in the presence of Shri Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC, Shri Manoj Joshi, Joint Secretary, MSME and Shri P.Udayakumar, Director(P&M), NSIC. The exhibition is a prestigious MSME Sub-contracting & Supply Exhibition for Defence, Aerospace and Homeland Security. It aims to be a platform for finding right partners, subcontracting opportunities and forging alliances. This 3-day event led to intensive interaction of MSMEs for business development with the leaders of defence and aerospace industry supply-chain together with industry partners, suppliers and technologists provides a setting that cannot be missed. Shri P.Ravi Kumar, Zonal Head, NSIC and members of various Industry associations were also present on this occasion. <br> <a target="_blank" href=" https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.999016783469668/999016343469712/?type=3&theater " ><font color="#FF6600">Click here to view more images.</font></a>

Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Hon`ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH and Minister of State for Health and Family Affairs, Government of India awarded NSIC with ASSOCHAM -ICAI "Most Promising Brand" Award at the 3rd SME Excellence Award 2015 held during the Seminar on Financial Inclusion for Entrepreneurship and Innovation on 10th Dec 2015. The Award was received by Shri Gaurang Dixit, General Manager (SG), NSIC and Shri Manoj Lal, General Manager, NSIC on behalf of National Small Industries Corporation. Also, present on this occasion were Shri M. P. Raiker, Co-Chairman, National Council for MSMEs (ASSOCHAM), Shri V.Sharma, Central Council Member, ICAI, Shri Salil Chaturvedi, Director, SME Rating, CRISIL and Shri S. C. Aggarwal, Chairman, Micro Finance Council, ASSOCHAM and various members of Industrial Associations and Chamber of Commerce.