Sh. P. Udayakumar, Director (Planning and Marketing),The National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. addressed the Awareness Programme on Capacity Building of Women Enterprises at PHD House, New Delhi on 19.08.2019 in the presence of Dr. H.P. Kumar, Former CMD, NSIC Ltd. & Advisor, PHDCCI, Dr. Rashmi Singh, IAS, Secretary, New Delhi Municipal Council, Ms. Anuradha Goel, Chairperson, WCD Committee, Sh. Vijay Kumar, Director, MSME-DI, Dr. D.K. Aggarwal, Senior Vice President, PHD Chamber and Sh. D.C. Sahu, Dy. Director, MSME – Development Institute. Sh. P. Udayakumar spoke about the role of Women Entrepreneurs in Nation Building. He threw light on various Assistance Programs being run by NSIC Ltd. for the upliftment of MSMEs especially Women Entrepreneurs in form of NSIC’s Rapid Incubation Centre, Procurement & Marketing Scheme, Bank Tie-up etc. Sh. Kumar assured the revamp of existing NSIC Schemes and Assistance Programs in tune with Business and Financial Needs of MSMEs especially Women Entrepreneurs in today’s Competitive World in the form of NSIC Ventures and NSIC Fincorp.

Sh. P. Udayakumar, Director P&M, NSIC made a visit to ITI Head office Bangalore and met CMD, ITI . Senior NSIC officials Sri. Satvinder Singh CGM (Tech), Sri. Paramjeet Singh GM (SG) BD and Sri. P. Ravikumar ZGM-S-I NSIC were also present in the meeting. Both NSIC and ITI discussed to work together in the common areas like skill development, manufacturing, Offering skill development courses for SC/ST members. It was agreed that ITI shall provide the details of machines/resources available to carry out the training in the area of SMT operations which broadly include pick & place, wave soldering, Re-flow etc. so as to firm up the training programs to be executed jointly. It was also discussed that ITI and NSIC can explore conducting exhibitions/seminars like DEF EXPO jointly. It was also mentioned that financial support up-to to Rs.1 Cr. for setting up of Livelihood Business Incubation (LBI) Center is available under ASPIRE Scheme of Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India. The same may be utilized by ITI for setting up LBI. NSIC team further visited the facilities available at Bangalore Plant.

Celebrating 73rd Independence Day of the country, Shri P.Udayakumar, Director(P&M),NSIC unfurled the National Flag at Corporate office of the National Small Industries Corporation Ltd ,which was synchronized with the singing of National Anthem . Speaking on the occasion, Director (P&M),NSIC stated that lets us cherish our independence with a feeling of gratitude for the sacrifices made and a sense of responsibility. He said that in order to keep pace with change in times and meet external business challenges new strategic business units are being created in NSIC , which require cohesive support , energy and commitment of all employees of the corporation to ensure that NSIC grows into more dynamic and agile organization .The time has now come for NSICians to work as a Team and rise to the occasion with vigour and determination so as to reach best ever performance during 2019-20.

Shri P.Udayakumar, Director(P&M),NSIC celebrating the 73rd Independence Day at NSIC led a Saplings Plantation initiative at NSIC alongwith employees in the NSIC Campus. Speaking on this Occasion Director(P&M),NSIC stated that Trees provide us with many benefits necessary for survival, including clean air, filtered water, shade, and food. They also give us hope and insight, and courage to persevere – even in the harshest conditions. Trees teach us to stay rooted while soaring to great heights and we must inculcate a habit of taking utmost care of them in our daily life,he added.

NSIC and STATE BANK OF INDIA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 5th August 2019. agreement to promote Credit facilitation for sustainable development of MSMEs. The MOU was signed by Sh. A.K Mishra, General Manager (BT/FFC) of NSIC and Sh. Ved Prakash ,Deputy General Manager of STATE BANK OF INDIA in the presence of Sh. Gaurang Dixit, Director (Finance),NSIC.

DC MSME and CMD of NSIC Shri Ram Mohan Mishra and other Directors on the Board of NSIC welcoming Shri Gaurang Dixit on his induction as Director (Finance) during the 525th Board Meeting of NSIC held on 1st August 2019 at New Delhi.

JOB FAIR AT NTSC OKHLA ON 7th AUGUST, 2019

NSIC-TSC, Hyderabad entered into MoU with Osmania University Hyderabad is one of the prestige / premier University in Telangana and India in the presence of Vice-Chancellor-Prof. S.Ramachandram , OU Officials & NTSC Officials. This University, which is offering / conducting various Degree, Engineering and MBA courses. By Entering into MoU with this premier Osmania University, NTSC Hyderabad is going to get good no of students/trainees in coming days to imparting various academic, Technical training programs, Projects, Internships and Skill development programs & also knowledge sharing with Osmania University & NTSC Hyderabad. This MoU also facilitates to NTSC Hyderabad to offer latest / emerging training programs in association with Osmania University in coming days, University will facilitate approximately 2500 mini.no of students every year.

Shri K. Alagesan, Chairman & Managing Director, ITI Limited, Bengaluru made a visit to NSIC Head office and held discussions with Sh. P. Udayakumar, Director (Planning & Marketing), NSIC on 24th July,2019. Sh. Satvinder Singh, CGM (Tech), Sh. K.K. Sharma, GM (NSSH), Sh. R.K. Tripathi, GM (HR) were also present during the meeting.Discussion was held for leveraging the maximum benefit on Skilling/Training areas to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs by imparting Skill development courses, Industrial trainings and other industrial courses. Possibilities may be explored further by entering into an MoU wherein the areas of cooperation can be outlined jointly.

Shri Ram Mohan Mishraji, AS & DC, Ministry of MSME, Chairman & MD, NSIC addressing the audience in W-talk, Nashik to empower, encourage and educate the women.

Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (Planning & Marketing) NSIC addressed the gathering of young scholars in the Seminar organised by Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP) School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University ’ at JNU on 24.07.2019. Seminar was based on SOCIAL EXCLUSION AND INCLUSIVE POLICY: TOWARDS INCLUSIVITY EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SC/ST ENTREPRENEURS.A seminar was organised by CSSEIP School of Social Sciences, JNU on exploring opportunities for SC/ST Entrepreneurs on 24.07.19. Special Guest Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (Planning & Marketing) NSIC delivered a lecture on schemes of Ministry of MSME and NSIC to the JNU scholars. DPM mentioned about the various new initiatives taken by the Govt. of India for creating the self-employment opportunities available for the aspiring entrepreneurs. He also mentioned about the digital initiatives taken by Govt. of India towards ease of doing business. DPM also explained about the Successful implementation of smooth registration of manufacturing and service units through Udyog Aadhaar memorandum (UAM), financial solution to MSEs through TReDS, Delayed payment monitoring and its solution through MSME Samadhaan and monitoring of Procurement from MSEs by Govt. Departments through MSME Sambandh portals. Inaugural Address was given by Prof. Chintamani Mahapatra, Rector-I, JNU. Key note Address was given by Professor Srinivas Bathula, Department of Economics, Jamia Milia University. Shri Y. Chinna Rao, Seminar Coordinator, and Chairperson, CSSEIP, SSS, JNU delivered the Vote of Thanks.

National and International Participants from UK and Bolivia along with Indian Govt. Officials & Entrepreneurs were invited by the organizers for the Summit. Sh. P. Udayakumar - NSIC -Director (P&M), delivered Special Inaugural address in the EV summit-2019 on the National and State policies, EV Charging Infrastructure scope, EV Market Growth, Evolving Technology, Planning for the Future, Manufacturing of private/public EV vehicles ,sub systems and scope of MSMEs. Director (P&M) had a discussions / deliberations with Mr. J. J. Cortez - Ambassador, Plurinational State of Bolivia Country on the Battery Manufacturing and Assembly and scope of MSME’s & Role of NSIC. They have shown very keen interest to have an association/collaboration with NSIC in the areas beneficial of Indian MSMEs. Director (P&M) also had discussions / deliberations with Mr.William Hopkinson - British Deputy High Commissioner Hyderabad |First Secretary British Deputy High Commission Mumbai. Sh. Prabhu Raj, General Manager-NTSC, Hyderabad & Sh. Srinivas Rao– Zonal General Manager- NSIC, South zone-II also participated in the summit.