Chennai District Small Scale Industries Association (CDISSIA) organised a 3 day MSME Expo 2019 on 8,9,& 10 March 2019 at NTSC Chennai premises were 66 MSMES of various sectors including Banks participated . Dr Rajendra Kumar IAS Principal Secretary /Industries ,Commissioner & Director of Industries & Commerce presided the inaugural function and in his Inaugural address highlighted the Governments initiations and Schemes taken up for the benefit of MSME Sector in the State. Senior Offices from SIDBI,Canara Bank ,IOB,SBI ,TANSTIA and CMD of Achi Masala (P) Ltd were present . Expo highlights were addressed by Sh T.V Hariharan President CDISSIA , Key note Address by Ms Nalini CGM NTSC Chennai.

To enhance the reach of our Corporation services NTSC Chennai is taking all out effort in conducting awareness programs in industrial clusters and in colleges located in not only in urban but also in rural areas. Ms Nalini, Chief General Manager, NTSC Chennai presided over an International conference LEADER 2019 organised by Arunai Engineering college ,Thiruvannamalai on 15/3/2019 .During the key note address , she gave a presentation on the various skill up gradation training program provided by NTSC in the latest technology in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer engineering etc. Also spoke in length about the latest technological advancement in the Information era and advised the students to update their technical and professional skill through these training courses apart from regular curriculum to be industry ready for employment / self employment career . More than 850 students and academicians from various part of the country attended the program. After the inaugural session , Chief General Manager also inaugurated & conducted a training session for the final year B.Tech students on the latest technology advancement , i.e big data, Data Analytics & Cyber security. Around 150 candidates attended the program. The training course was organised by NTSC Chennai on the invitation of the college. The college authorities has also shown keen interest in signing MOU with NTSC Chennai & utilising the services for the upliftment of their students .

NSIC welcomes Shri Ram Mohan Mishra, (IAS) AS&DC(MSME) on assuming the additional charge as Chairman-cum-Managing Director, NSIC . Interacting with Senior Officers of NSIC , he encouraged all employees to continue giving their best performance so that NSIC scales new heights for the growth of MSME sector in the country. Also present on the occasion were Shri P.Udayakumar, Director(P&M),NSIC and Shri A.K.Mittal ,Director(Fin.) NSIC

During the inauguration of International Engineering Sourcing Show on 14th March 2019 held at Chennai. Shri. P. Udayakumar, Director(P&M), NSIC interacted with Secretary (Commerce) Addl Secy , (Commerce ), Industries Secretary (Govt. of Tamil Nadu) and EEPC Executive Council members and highlighted the offerrings of NSIC for the MSME Sector.

Sh. A.K. Mittal, Director (Finance), NSIC welcomed Dr. V. Hungwe, Chairman, Public Service Commission, Zimbabwe, at NSIC Technical Service Centre, New Delhi. Dr. Hungwe was leading a delegation of Zimbabwean officials for familiarization visit to India’s approach for training and talent management. The Zimbabwean delegation was taken around NSIC’s Rapid Incubation Centre and Advanced Training Centre. Dr. Hungwe found NSIC’s Rapid Incubation Program to be very appropriate for engaging Zimbabwean Youth in creating employment opportunities and skill upgradation through Advanced Training Centre. Dr. V. Hungwe was accompanied by H.E M. Ranga, Ambassador of Zimbabwe to India and other Government officials from Zimbabwe. Sh. Satvinder Singh, Chief General Manager (Tech.), Mr. Sunil Tyagi, G.M. (Intl. Coop.) and Mr. O.P. Singh, Head, NTSC-Okhla were also present during the visit of Zimbabwean delegation.

National Small Industries Corporation Limited, Branch Office Ahmedabad organised a SC-ST Conclave on 10th March 2019 at Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Village Bhat, Gandhinagar to bring together, for the State of Gujarat CPSEs, Banks, Industry Associations and State Government on a common platform and deliberate upon steps to be taken to fulfil the mandate of Public Procurement Policy for SC-ST entrepreneurs and also to build their capacities. In order to work for the entrepreneurs from the SC/ST community ,Ministry of MSME invited all stakeholders to this conclave for deliberations with a view to reach the last mile for delivery of benefits of NSSH Scheme. Sh. P. Udayakumar, Director (Planning and Marketing) NSIC was the key note speaker, Sh. H. D. Shrimali, Additional Industries Commissioner. Govt. of Gujarat, Sh. Satish Parmar, President DICCI Gujarat Chapter, Sh. P.K. Jha – ZGM NSIC, Central spoke in the programme. More than 200 SC-ST participants participated from far backward areas on Palanpur, Mehsana, Baroda, Navrsari and Ahmedabad to know the benefits formulated by ministry to SC/ST Entrepreneurs. Directory of SC/ST entrepreneurs of Gujarat was also released during the program. Senior officers from ISRO, IOCL, Banks, Airport Authority of India and Western Railway Corporation were present from the CPSE. Industry Associations, Financial Institutions, and Central PSEs also attended the Conclave and assured to extend cooperation with State Govt, and support SC/ST HUB. The program has received a vide media publicity both on electronic and print media. Door Darshan News (DD Girnar) and GTV News (Gujarat TV) has also give a coverage to this event and more than a dozen daily local vernacular and Indian Express has also given good coverage of this program.

NSIC celebrated International Women’s Day on 08 March 2019. Ms. Usha Suresh (CMD, NSIC), Mr. P. Udayakumar (DPM) and Mr. A. K. Mittal (DF) inaugurated the program. CMD interacted with the participants regarding women empowerment and briefed them about the history and importance of this day. She also planted a sapling on this day with women employees of the corporation. The program included Fun-Dance Aerobics session with Angelic Healing session, session on professional grooming and many surprises fun group activities. The program ended by Chaat and Snacks enjoyed by the participants.

NSIC, National SC-ST Hub Guwahati in association with Forum of SC and ST Legislatures and Parliamentarians conducted state SC/ST conclave on the 26.02.2019 at Chintan Bhawan, Gangtok, Sikkim. Conclave was graced by Shri.Ganga Prasad, the Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim who was the chief guest of the event and Shri.Shakti Singh, Hon’ble Mayor, of Gangtok, Sikkim was the guest of Honour. Also on the dias were present Shri.Rakesh Sarwal, Add. Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing, govt. of India; Dr.Thomas Chandy, Principal Secretary, Commerce & Industries, Govt. of Sikkim; Shri.P.Udaya Kumar, Director (P&M), NSIC New Delhi and Dr. Avinash Choudhary, ZGM(NE), NSIC, Guwahati. During the inauguration session, Shri. P.Udayakumar, Director (P&M), NSIC New Delhi gave the special address wherein he mentioned the inception of NSSH and its prime objective of the Hub. He mentioned that new intervention have been created for skill development in the form of reimbursement of their training fee, reimbursement of their credit support processing fee, reimbursement of BG commission charges, Reimbursement of membership under export council and also reimbursement of quality certification charges. He also informed that NSIC is open to new suggestion in order to create a better ecosystem for the SC and ST entrepreneurs and creating a better support system for them. He also look forward for a close coordination with state government in this initiative. During the inauguration session, there were also speech from Dr.Thomas Chandy, Principal Secretary, Commerce & Industries, Govt. of Sikkim ; Shri.Rakesh Sarwal, Add. Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing, govt. of India; Shri.Shakti Singh, Hon’ble Mayor, of Gangtok, Sikkim and followed by the presidential speech from Shri.Ganga Prasad, the Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim. In his presidential speech, the Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim mentioned that there is ample opportunity for entrepreneurs and startup as the state has lots to offer. He suggested that the units should have employability for generation of jobs for unemployed youth of the state. He mentioned that there should be proper coordination with state government for a better and constructive result. He expressed his appreciation for the event and said that this is a very good opportunity for entrepreneurs and aspirants which the government has offer and maximum benefits should be taken from this National SC-ST Hub scheme. Conclave was attended by more than 400 participants.

NSIC Jaipur has signed an MOU with Rajasthan State Mines & Mineral Ltd. at Jodhpur on 06th March 2019 for the supply of Chemical Grade Lime stone & other minerals .This will give an edge to NSIC to connect & serve more & more MSME units in this sector.

Hon'ble Governor, Sikkim Shri Ganga Prasad who was present as Chief Guest for National SC ST Hub State Conclave(Gangtok) applauded the various initiatives of NSIC for the growth of MSME sector in the country. On this occasion on 27th Feb 2019, Shri P.Udayakumar, Director (P&M), NSIC discussed with Hon'ble Governor on ways to support SC ST entrepreneurs of Sikkim , offering benefits of NSIC schemes to the youth of Sikkim and training programs for aspiring entrepreneurs through NSIC incubators. Also seen in the picture is Dr. Avinash Choudhary, Zonal Head (North east).

On her recent visit to Ahemdabad, Smt. Usha Suresh,CMD,NSIC reviewed the performance of NSIC (Central Zone) and urged all the employees to give in their best performance in the last month of financial year2018-19.Interacting with the employees she said that I look forward for being a part of the NSIC family and accomplish as much as we can, through team effort , and be the pride of the MSME sector.

NSSHO, Guwahati conducted Arunachal State SC-ST conclave at Itanagar on 18.02.2019 at Dorjee Khandu Auditorium, State Assembly, Arunachal Pradesh. The program was graced by the Hon’ble Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Shri.T.N.Thongdok in the presence of Shri.Bamang Felix, the Hon’ble minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Rural Work Department and IPR. Also present in the conclave were Shri. G.S.Meena, Commissioner of Industries, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh; Shri. Ashok Kumar, Joint Secretary, MinIstry of Food Processing, Govt. of India; Shri.P.Udayakumar, Director(P&M), NSIC New Delhi; Shri.Bilati Pertin, Commissioner of PWD and Finance,Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh; Shri.Habung Donyi, Director of Industries, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh; Shri. Dr.Avinash Choudhary, ZGM(NE) and Shri.Inder Iqbal Singh Atwal, National Working President of SC and ST Legislatures and Parliamentarians. The welcome speech was made by Dr.Avinash Choudhary, ZGM(NE), NSIC where he welcome all the dignitaries and delegates who participated in the program. He also made a special mention of the schemes of NSIC and NSSHO during his inauguration speech. The Guest of Honour Shri. P. Udayakumar, Director(P&M), NSIC made an address on the various initiative taken by the Ministry of MSME and NSIC for the development of SC-ST entrepreneurs and Aspiring entrepreneurs. He also made a special mention on the new intervention created under NSSH schemes and its benefits to the entrepreneurs belonging to SC-ST category. He also invited the state govt. to work in close association with NSIC in its initiative towards the development of the SC-ST entrepreneurs and aspirants. There were also address from the Joint Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing, Commissioner of Industries, Commissioner of PWD and Finance, from the Hon’ble Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Rural Work Department and IPR who have appreciated the initiative from NSIC for the development of the SC-ST community. The presidential speech made by the Hon’ble speaker mentioned the potentials of Arunachal Pradesh people in agriculture sector, horticulture and industries. He said that his government is open to work with NSIC for the upliftment of the people of Arunachal Pradesh and look forward for the fruitful result through conclave. More than 210 SC/ST people participated in the programme.