NSIC, (Guwahati) observed 10th Public sector Day (10th April to 16Th April, 2019) to project the contribution of the Public sector enterprise and their effort towards fulfilling New India Vision 2022 and organized a Seminar on “Empowering Youth of North-East through NSIC”. The participants were divided into 3 groups to share their innovative ideas and present to the panels and participants in the program. Each group were asked to create their group leader who will present their group thought and inputs. Group leaders presented their point base on their group discussion and sharing on the point “Empowering Youth of North-East through NSIC”. The program was very interactive, new ideas and input come up from the participants and was greatly appreciated by the participants in the seminar. 35 youths participated and appreciated the efforts of NSIC in the country to highlight the role of PSUs

The National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC) observed the 10th ‘Public Sector Week’ from 10th April- 16th April- 2019 across Zonal Offices, Branch Offices ,NTSC offices in the country. NSIC employees participated in a painting competition on topics such as Contribution of Public Sector, Environment, Cleanliness ,Role of NSIC ,etc to create better awareness amongst employees about brand public sector & its significant contribution , achievements and their efforts towards fulfilling New India Vision 2022.

Observing the 10th ‘Public Sector Week’ from 10th April- 16th April- 2019 the NSIC employees across Zonal Offices, Branch Offices ,NTSC offices in the country actively participated in essay writing competitions to inculcate better awareness amongst employees about brand public sector & significant contribution and achievements and their efforts towards fulfilling New India Vision 2022.

Shri P. Udayakumar, Director(P&M), NSIC was the Guest of Honour and delivered the keynote address at the Inauguration of “The Institute of Indian Foundrymen” Delhi’s new office premise on 12th April, 2019. He highlighted the emerging opportunities in the sectors of Defence, Railways, Power, Agro and Infra sector for the Foundry industry where it is the mother Industry of all the Industries.

Shri. D.P.S.Negi, Economic Advisor (Finance), Ministry of MSME & Government Nominee Director of NSIC, visited NTSC, Chennai on 10/4/2019. He was briefed about the various activities and achievements of the centre including the award received from State government of Tamilnadu as Best Training Provider in the state.. Shri. D.P.S.Negi, interact with the officers and was much impressed on the reach of NTSC Chennai’s Services. He appreciated the efforts of centre and was keen on the various new projects submitted for upgradation of the centre , in CFS & Training .

Observing Public Sector Day, (10th April-16th April 2019)

During his visit to Bhiwadi on 3rd April 2019 , Dr. A.K.Panda, Secretary, MSME interacted with Shri Parveen Kumar Gandhi, Sr. Branch Manager, NSIC (Bhiwadi) and appreciated the efforts of NSIC in reaching out to MSMEs of the Bhiwadi region. Shri Piyush Srivastava, ADC ,DC(MSME ) was also present on the occasion. A tree plantation was also carried out by Secretary, MSME at the premises of MSME - Technology Centre, Chopanki, Bhiwadi. The new MSME Technology centre (Bhiwadi) has been set up for imparting training among the industrial units and educational institutes in the upcoming Bhiwadi Belt.

NSIC (Chennai) organises VDP in association with Indian Railways on 29th March 2019. Shri T.Venkateswaran ,Zonal Head, NSIC ( South - 3) highlighted the benefits of NSIC schemes to the participants. 29 MSMEs participated in this program and showed keen interest in NSIC single point registration scheme. The Indian Railways was represented by Shri Charles Christopher, ICF (Chennai).

NSIC (Lucknow) in association with CIPET participates in a Seminar on the topic Emerging Trends in MSME sector on 14th March 2019. The program was organised by MSME-Development Institute. Shri A.K.Srivastava, Branch Head, NSIC (Lucknow) highlighted the NSIC schemes to the participants of this program.

NSIC (Chennai) organises VDP in association with Chennai Port Trust on 22/03/19 and invited their vendors to avail the benefits of NSIC Schemes. 25 MSMEs participated in the said program. Shri T.V.Venkateswaran, Zonal Head,NSIC (South -3) actively coordinated the said initiative . The Chennai Port Trust was represented by Shri K.Kumar,Senior Materials Manager,Chennai Port Trust.

Shri P.Udayakumar, Director(P&M), NSIC delivered the keynote address at the 4th edition of Exhibition Excellence Awards held on 23rd March, 2019 at India Expo Mart, supported by the Ministry of MSME, Skill India (Ministry of Skill Development) & Incredible India (Ministry of Tourism)., ET Now Television . The Exhibition Excellence Awards are an initiative to recognize those contributing in the growth of Indian exhibition industry and to acknowledge their contribution. Speaking on this occasion Shri P.Udayakumar ,Director (P&M). NSIC stated that Exhibitions create a most economical marketing platform for MSMEs and are the catalyst to the nation’s economic growth and their contribution is immense in promoting national initiatives like ‘Make In India’, ‘Start-Up India’ & ‘Skill India’and urged all the participants of the program to come forward and avail the benefits of NSIC Schemes.

Sh. R.M. Mishra, CMD, NSIC and AS&DC, Ministry of MSME welcomed the high level delegation led by Hon’ble Richard Maru, Minister of National Planning, Government of Independent State of Papua New Guinea (PNG) at NSIC. CMD, NSIC apprised the delegation of various activities of NSIC for promotion of MSMEs in the country and abroad. He also discussed the opportunities of cooperation between the two countries in MSME sector. Delegation from PNG also visited NSIC’s Technical Incubation Centre for creating self employment opportunities and Advanced Training Centre for upgrading the skills of Youth. Hon'ble R. Maru, expressed that NSIC’s model is the apt model for engaging youth in productive activities in Papua New Guinea.