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Upon taking the charge of CMD (NSIC), Shri. Ravindra Nath on his first visit to Central Zone of NSIC was welcomed by the employees of the Zone. On this occasion Mrs. Niti Sethi, Company Secretary -NSIC and Mr. P.K. Jha, Zonal General Manager- NSIC, Ahmedabad were also present.

The Minister of State for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Shri. Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Khadi Paridhan Utsav-2014, at the India International Trade Fair, 2014, at Pragati Maidan in the presence of Shri. Madhav Lal Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Also present on the ocassion were Shri Ravindra Nath,CMD,NSIC, Shri. S.N.Tripathi,Joint Secretary ,MSME, Shri. B.H. Anil Kumar,CEO,KVIC.

The National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC) has pledged under their CSR Initiatives a sum of Rs. 8,96,000/- for distributing 160 tricycles to differently abled persons. NSIC has also sanctioned a total amount of Rs. 4, 99,950/- for conducting medical camps at 8 different places for differently abled persons. The total amount of Rs. 13, 95,950 has been sanctioned under the project title of "Medical Assistances to Differently Abled" under Corporate Social Responsibility (C.S.R.) Initiatives. A total of 3333 differently abled persons will be treated through these medical camps which will be held at the different BPA campuses at Vastrapur, Bareja, Bhuj, Bavla, Naaz, Palanpur, Sayla and in Deskoi Taluka. Shri. Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC, inaugurated the function as Chief Guest and distributed tricycles to 55 beneficiaries.This is the first distribution function and medical camp held on BPA premises. On this occasion Mrs. Niti Sethi, Company Secretary -NSIC and Mr. P.K. Jha, Zonal General Manager- NSIC, Ahmedabad were also present.

Ministry of MSME is in the process of revising the MSME Policy with the aim of establishing innovative models for enhancing the competitiveness of MSMEs in India. In this context, it was observed that Malaysia has successful models for development of Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) which may be suitable for adoption in India. Malaysia being one of the prominent members of ASEAN, there are potential opportunities for Indian MSMEs to have closer cooperation with Institutions/companies in Malaysia.In this reference, an official delegation led by Shri Madhav Lal, Secretary, MSME and accompanied by Shri Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC ,Shri Manoj Lal,General Manager,NSIC visited Malaysia recently to have a comprehensive overview of the MSME sector in Malaysia. The Indian delegation had extensive interaction with various Agencies engaged in MSME development in Malaysia. The learnings from these interactions will be discussed in length to analyse how they can be adopted in the Indian setting.​

During his visit to India International Trade Fair (IITF 2014) Shri Dinesh Rai, Chairman, Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA)graced NSIC-Techmart India 2014 and applauded the Marketing Platform created by NSIC for the MSME sector to display their new products and Technologies. Shri P.Dey,GM(SG), Shri Manoj Lal, GM,NSIC and Shri Paramjeet Singh,GM were present on this occasion.

NSIC has set up Training Cum Incubation Centres for Incubation of Unemployed youth for setting up new Small Enterprise and skill development all over the country. During his recent visit to NSIC, Hon`ble Minister of State,MSME, Shri Giriraj Singh visited the NSIC Training cum Incubation Centre and appreciated the efforts of NSIC in creating self-employment opportunities through Incubation program of NSIC . The Hon`ble Minister of State, MSME was briefed by Shri Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC about the program. The NSIC Incubation program is a integrated support by way of providing hands on training on working projects.It provides necessary facilities for prospective entrepreneurs and start up companies to learn product manufacturing processes coupled with technology development, Business development, etc under one roof. Shri S.N.Tripathi, Joint Secretary, MSME and Shri P.Udayakumar, Director(P&M),NSIC were also present on the occasion. <br> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/NSICLTD/photos/pcb.806937056010976/806936212677727/?type=1&theater"> <font color="#FF6600"> Click here to view more images</font></a>

Shri Kalraj Mishra, Hon`ble Minister, MSME recording the commendable Performance of NSIC and the magnificent display of Products and Technologies at NSIC -Techmart India 2014 in the presence of Ms. Elizabeth Thabethe, Hon`ble Minister of Trade and Industry, Government of South Africa , Shri Madhav Lal,Secretary,MSME and Shri Ravindra Nath,CMD,NSIC. During the discussion with Shri Kalraj Mishra, Hon`ble Minister, MSMEe, the South African Minister invited NSIC to organise such events in South Africa for the Growth of MSMEs in South Africa. <br> <br> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.805599312811417.1073741836.314015211969832&type=3"> <font color="#FF6600"> Click here to view Glimpses of inaugural ceremony of Techmart 2014</font></a>

Shri Pravir Kumar,Director General Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce,Government of India visited NSIC -Techmart India 2014 and appreciated the vibrant display of MSME products and Technologies being highlighted by NSIC under this unique platform for the growth of MSME sector in India. <br> <br> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.805599312811417.1073741836.314015211969832&type=3"> <font color="#FF6600"> Click here to view Glimpses of inaugural ceremony of Techmart 2014 </font></a>

NSIC Techmart India 2014 inaugurated by Shri Kalraj Mishra, Hon`ble Minister of MSME, Government of India in the presence of Shri Madhav Lal, Secretary ,MSME and Shri Ravindra Nath,CMD, NSIC. Also present on the occasion were Shri S.N.Tripathi, Joint Secreatry,MSME Shri P.Udayakumar,Shri Rajiv Chawla Directors on Board,NSIC. <br> <br> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.805599312811417.1073741836.314015211969832&type=3"> <font color="#FF6600"> Click here to view Glimpses of inaugural ceremony of Techmart 2014 </font></a>

NSIC Virtual Techmart India 2014 Display being inaugurated by Shri Kalraj Mishra, Minister of MSME, in the presence of Shri Madhav Lal, Secretary ,MSME and Shri Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC. Also seen in the picture is Shri P.Udayakumar Director(P&M) NSIC. 403 MSMEs are participating through Virtual Display and 183 MSMEs are giving live demonstration of their products and technologies which also includes 19 no.ST/ST, 36 no. from North-Eastern States and 17 no. women entrepreneurs. <br> <br> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.805599312811417.1073741836.314015211969832&type=3"> <font color="#FF6600"> Click here to view Glimpses of inaugural ceremony of Techmart 2014 </font></a>

Shri Ravindra Nath,CMD,NSIC welcoming Hon`ble Union Minister of State ,MSME Shri Giriraj Singh on his assuming charge of the Minister of State, Ministry of Micro,Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME),Government of India. Also present on this occasion were Shri Kalraj Mishra,Hon`ble Union Cabinet Minister, MSME, Shri Madhav Lal ,Secretary,MSME , Shri S.N.Tripathi, Joint Secretary,MSME and Shri P.Udayakumar, Director(P&M), NSIC