Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA) organized SOUTH INDIA AGRO EXPO 2019 Exhibition at Tumkur from 19th to 21st July 2019. NSIC-NSSHO, Bangalore has extended stall subsidy for 17 SC-ST units for the said exhibition. Exhibition was inaugurated by Shri.H.P.Prakash, IAS, Director & Managing Director of Karnataka State Small Industries Development Corporation (KSSIDC), Bangalore, Smt.Lalitha Ravish, Mayor of Tumkur City Municipal Corporation along with Shri.R.Raju, President, KASSIA, Shri.P.Ravi Kumar, CGM, NSIC, Bangalore and other office bearers of KASSIA.

Interaction with New office bearers of Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA), President Mr.R.Raju and General Secretary Mr.M.G.Rajagopal, with Shri P.Ravikumar,Chief General Manager, Zone South-I. Discussion revolved around working together for development of MSME in Karnataka and in engaging to explore further such opportunities.

A Programme on Tribal Youth Empowerment & Entrepreneurship Conference was organized by Nilgiris Adivasi Welfare Association – NAWA in association with NSIC on the event of marking 102nd Birthday Anniversary of Padmashri Dr.S.Narasimhan, the founder of NAWA. Inaugural and Welcome address was given by Shri M.Alwas – Secretary, Nilgiris Adivasi Welfare Association – NAWA. Honourable Governor of Tamil Nadu, His Excellency Shri. Banwarilal Purohit, Chief Guest addressed the gathering and appealed to tribals to fully utilize the Government schemes to move up the ladder of development. Shri P.Udayakumar, Director - Planning and Marketing – NSIC during his Special Address mentioned about the work of Nilgiris Adivasi Welfare Association – NAWA Team and its Secretary Shri M.Alwas for the development activities in the areas of Eco Tourism, Self Help Group Development, Dairy Farming, Herbal Cultivation, BPO Centre, TEA Cultivation etc.. Director – P&M mentioned that NSIC is ready to work along with State Government Departments to extend the support for this community through the schemes of National SC ST Hub-NSSH through our offices. Special Address was given by Dr.Rajalakshmi Subramanian, President, NAWA, Smt. J.Innocent Divya, IAS, District Collector, Nilgiris Dist and Smt. D. Shanmuga Priya IPS, Superintendent of Police, Nilgris Dist. Dr.Rajalakshmi Subramanian, President, NAWA addressed the gathering and elaborated about the activities of the association since their beginning way back in 1958 with the focus on attending to primary health care and education. Vote of Thanks was given by Shri.M.Shanmugham, Treasurer, NAWA. A separate session was conducted during which Director-P&M distributed the awards for the outstanding entrepreneurs and urged them to utilise all the schemes from the state and Central Governments for their developments. Director-P&M had individual interaction with all the exhibitors and advised them to get the necessary support from the nearby NSIC Branch.

International Machine Tools & Industrial Trade Fair, INTEC 2019 was organised by Coimbatore District Small Industries Association - CODISSIA from 6th -10th June 2019 in which 32 MSE units availed subsidised stall through NSIC – SMAS & PMSS. Special Guest Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (Planning & Marketing) NSIC addressed the gathering and appreciated the continuous work of CODISSIA and also mentioned about CODISSIA Defence Innovation Centre. DPM also mentioned about the successful implementation of UAM, TReDS, MSME Samadhaan and MSME Sambandh portals for the ease of doing business by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Welcome address was given by Shri R. Ramamurthy, President, Chairman INTEC 2019 Shri J.Balu briefed about the event and mentioned that there are 574 exhibitors and 12 Overseas Exhibitors. Special Guest Ms.Karin Christina Maria Stoll, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Chennai stressed on the importance of Bilateral Relationship which will make both India and Germany to be stronger in industrial business and institutional cooperation. Shri.Sriram Viji, Deputy Managing Director, Brakes India Limited, Chennai said that India is the 6th Largest Economy in World. The growth is followed through various Infrastructure works on all areas. He also mentioned that MSMEs play a vital role for the growth of Economy. Shri P.S.Devaraj, Hon.Secretary, CODISSIA delivered the Vote of Thanks.

Shri Nitin Gadkari ,Hon'ble Minister,MSME while reviewing the performance of NSIC applauded its various initiatives for the growth and development of MSME sector in the country. Also present on the occasion were Dr.A.K.Panda,Secretary,MSME , Shri Ram Mohan Mishra ,CMD,NSIC , Ms.Alka Arora, Joint Secretary ,MSME,Shri.D.P.S. Negi , Economic Advisor (MSME) ,Shri P.Udayakumar,Director(P&M),NSIC ,Shri H.Saini, President ,NSIC Officers Association and senior officials of Ministry of MSME and NSIC.

Shri Nitin Gadkari ,Hon'ble Minister,MSME during his visit to NSIC on 9th July 2019 planted a sapling in the Corporate Office .The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit. A sapling was also planted by Dr.A.K.Panda, Secretary ,MSME in the presence of Shri Ram Mohan Mishra ,CMD,NSIC . Also present on the occasion were Ms.Alka Arora, Joint Secretary ,MSME,Shri.D.P.S. Negi , Economic Advisor (MSME) ,ShriP.Udayakumar,Director(P&M),NSIC , and senior officials of Ministry of MSME and NSIC.

Painting competition organized by B.O. Chandigarh (Zone : North II) on 21.06.2019

BO Bangalore (Zone South-I) has organized an Plantation drive on 21-06-2019

BO Sahibabad (Zone North I) organized a Cleanliness Drive in the office campus on 21-06-2019

B.O., Hyderabad (Zone-South II) has conducted Drawing & Essay Competition on Swachh Bharat Mission at Karmika Vidya Kendram High School, Azamabad, Hyderabad on 20.06.2019

NTSC Aligarh has organized a Drawing Competition on 20.06.2019

BO Allahabad (Zone North I) has organized Awareness Campaign about Sanitation and health practices at Industrial Estate, Naini, Allahabad on 19.06.2019 at Industrial Estate, Naini, Allahabad.