Shri SCL Das, Secretary (MSME) during his visit to Gujarat, visited NTSC (Rajkot) on 12th January, 2024 and reviewed their performance. He appreciated the efforts of the NTSC (Rajkot) in working closely with the MSMEs of the region and gave valuable insights on the benefits of modernization of Labs, and opportunity for NTSC in entering into MoUs with premier Technical Institutions like IITs & NITs and Mapping of NTSC under PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. Secretary (MSME), also visited newly established Solar Water Pump Testing Laboratory. Shri U.K.Kohli, Centre Head, NTSC (Rajkot) was present on this occasion.

Shri Vipul Goel, CMD NSIC presented dividend cheque of Rs.33.14 crore for the year 2022-23 to Shri Narayan Tatu Rane, Hon’ble Minister of MSME, Govt. of India. Also present on the occasion were Shri S.C.L. Das, Secretary (MSME), Shri Kartikeya Sinha, Director (P&M), Shri Gaurav Gulati, Director (Fin.) and Ms. Nishtha Goyal, Company Secretary, NSIC.

Technical Service Center of National Small Industries Corporation, in collaboration with Narora Paranuclear Office, organized a job fair on 4 January 2024 in its premises. Chief Superintendent Shri S K Kavre inaugurated the employment fair organized at Narora Paranuclear Energy Centre. He inspired the participants to hard work with dedication and wished them success. 15 units participated in the Job fair. More than 400 trainees participated in this interview, out of which more than 300 participants from trades like CNC Lathe, CNC Wire Cut, Machinist, Fitter, Turner, Tele, AutoCAD, and Electrician etc. were selected for the next stage. Chief Shri Ram Kumar Yadav advised all the participants to work with dedication and discipline.

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NSIC Technical Services Centre (Okhla), signed Memorandum of Association with Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) on 27th December 2023. SRCC is one of the premier colleges of Delhi University for cooperation in skilling of Delhi University students for Skills training programmes in the latest in-demand skills that would benefit their careers as working professionals, corporate employees or entrepreneurs by up-grading their expertise. The candidates would be introduced to various technology and business skills. Training would be conducted in contemporary courses such as Use of ChatGPT and Aritificial Intelligence in Business, Marketing and commerce. Data Analysis and visualization using Excel, for decision making, etc. Prof. (Dr.) Simrit Kaur, Principal of SRCC expressed her enthusiasm on use of technological tools in entrepreneurship and opportunities for students. Sh. Subodh Jaiswal, SGM and Centre Head, NTSC (Okhla) appraised about Centre activities and advised that SRCC participants should take full advantage of the resources and opportunities. Prof. (Dr.)Aruna Jha, Vice Principal and Asst. Professors of SRCC were also present on the occasion courses would be conducted in NTSC Okhla as well as in SRCC campus based on mutual agreement. This association would go a long way in addressing the market oriented skills requirement of the youth and would provide them exposure to the latest technologies being used worldwide.

NSIC has uploaded RFPs (Request for Proposals) on behalf of M/o MSME on e-procurement (Central Pubic Procurement Portal), inviting proposals for selection of Vendors for supply & distribution of Toolkits of all 18 trades under PM Vishwakarma Scheme. As per the RFPs, the last date of bid submission is scheduled on 08.01.2024 and the bids are due to open on 09.01.2024.In terms of RFPs floated, NSIC organized a Pre-bid meeting on 27.12.2023 in New Delhi to disseminate the terms & conditions of the RFP and to further address the queries of the prospective bidders. The Pre-bid meeting was attended by Shri S.C.L. Das, Secretary, MSME alongwith officials of PM Vishwakarma Division (MSME), Shri Vipul Goel, CMD, NSIC alongwith Shri Kartikeya Sinha, Director (P&M) and Shri Gaurav Gulati, Director (Finance) and concerned officials. 64 participants from prospective Vendors/Manufacturers/Suppliers of the Toolkits attended the meeting physically & through online mode from across the country with active participation raising wide range of queries during question- answer session. The queries were suitably replied by CMD, NSIC alongwith Director (P&M) and Director (Finance).After the question answer session, the participants were requested to submit their further queries, if any, by 28.12.2023 (5:00 PM) for deliberations of the authorities and further necessary action in the matter.

Sh. Ajit Kumar Seth, former Cabinet Secretary, Govt. of India, visited the campus of NSIC Technical Services Centre, Okhla on 14.12.2023. He applauded the material testing and training departments and other facilities available at the NTSC (okhla). Shri Subodh Jaiswal, Centre Head ,NTSC (Okhla) apprised him of the valuable work that the centre is doing in building Entrepreneurship culture through its flagship Entrepreneurship Development Programme which encourages the youth to choose the option of self-employment through unique blend of theory and practical training on the live manufacturing projects. The dignitary interacted with the trainees and was impressed by the exceptional work being done in providing entrepreneurship and skill training to the youth, making them employable and giving them opportunities to start their own enterprises as well as successfully look for fruitful wage employment.

Shri Vipul Goel, CMD, NSIC chaired the 68th Annual General Meeting of NSIC held on 12th December, 2023 alongwith Shri Kartikeya Sinha, Director (Planing & Markting), Shri Gaurav Gulati, Director (Finance), Smt. Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary, SME, Shri. H.K. Vadhwa, Deputy Secretary, MoMSME, Smt. Neelam Sharma, Under Secretary, MoMSME, Dr. Ashok Ahirwar & Shri Kalandi Charan Samal Independent Directors on the Board, Smt. Nishtha Goyal, Company Secretary, NSIC wherein the annual accounts for FY 2022–23 were adopted.

Shri Vipul Goel, CMD, NSIC and other Directors on the Board of NSIC welcoming Ms. Simmi Chaudhary, Economic Advisor during the 68th Annual General Meeting of NSIC held on 12th December, 2023 at New Delhi

Dr. Ashok Ahirwar, Independent Director on the Board, NSIC visited the NSIC (Guwahati) office on December 11, 2023. During his visit, he applauded the work accomplished by NSIC (Guwahati) as also interacted with trainees and industry associations from Assam and Nagaland to explore avenues for further development of MSMEs in the region. Shri Vijay Prakash, Zonal Head, NSIC, along NSIC (Guwahati) staff officers are also seen in the picture.

During his visit to Ahmedabad on 06 December 2023, Shri S. C. L. Das, Secretary (MSME) reviewed the performance of NSIC (Ahmedabad). Also present during the review were officials from other State Industry Departments, representatives of KVIC, Coir Board, EDI etc. Also seen in the picture are Shri P.K. Jha, Zonal Head (Centre), NSIC and Shri Vikas Mathur, Branch Head, NSIC (Ahmedabad).

During his visit to Odisha on 02nd December, 2023, Shri S. C. L. Das, Secretary, MoMSME reviewed the performance of NSIC (Bhubneshwar), wherein representatives from other industry departments like DIC (Odisha), CTTC (Bhubneshwar), MSME-DFO, KVIC, Coir Board were also present. On this occasion, Shri S. C. L. Das, Secretary (MSME) emphasized collaborative efforts with state government departments, a focus on marketing, and increased support for SC, ST, and Women MSEs. Dr. Anupam Gayen, SBM, NSIC was also present on the occasion.