Shri Ravindra Nath,CMD, NSIC delivering the Valedictory Address at the International SME Conference 2018 (New Delhi ).The Conference was inaugurated by Shri Suresh Prabhu,Hon'ble Minister of Commerce & Industry along with Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon'ble Minister of MSME ( I/C) in the presence of Shri M.J.Akbar, Hon'ble Minister of State ( External Affairs).Also present on this occasion were Dr.A.K.Panda, Secretary (MSME) and Ms.Alka Arora,JS (MSME) and Representatives of Industry Associations from all over the country.Delegates from33 foreign countries participated in this conference.

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Sh. P. Udayakumar, Director (Planning & Marketing) made a presentation and moderated the special session on “Global Business opportunities –Empowering Business beyond Boundaries- with focus on Chemical, Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverages” during the International SME Convention 2018 organized by Ministry Of MSME on 23rd April,2018.

Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (Planning & Marketing), NSIC addressed the participants during a seminar on “Debtor’s and Industry Protection through Insurance- Needs of MSME Sector” organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi on 10.04.2018. Mr. Ajay Shankar, former Secretary, DIPP was the key note speaker and other panellist consisting of eminent people from PHD Chamber & Insurance companies. The Seminar was well covered by print media of Business Standard, Outlook , India Today and Broadcast media - Focus News.

Mr. Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC inaugurated the Livelihood Business Incubator (LBI) (Centre for Apparel Skill Training and Entrepreneurship Development) in presence of Padma Shri Dr. A. Sakthivel, Chairman, AMHSSC, Mr. M. Shanmugham, President, Tripur Exporters Association, Mr.CMN Muruganandan, Chairman, NIFT-TEA Institute and office bearers of other industry associations of Tripur. Mr. Satvinder Singh, Chief General Manager (Technology) and Mr. Vidya Sagar, Zonal General Manager and other officers of NSIC were present during inauguration of LBI. The centre established by NIFT-TEA in partnership with NSIC in Tripur under the ASPIRE Scheme of Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India.

Sh. A.K. Panda, Secretary, MSME inaugurated India Sourcing Fair at Saint Petersburg, Russia. Delegation led by Secretary (MSME) accompanied by Sh. Ravindra Nath, CMD, The National Small Industries Corporation Ltd.-NSIC, along with of Dr. PGS Rao, Director, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises,Government of India and Sh. Samar Nanda, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises,Government of India is visiting Russia to promote Indian MSMEs and also to explore the possibilities of cooperation in MSME Sector between the two countries. 21 Indian MSMEs mobilized by NSIC are participating in the India Sourcing Fair.

Shri Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC while addressing the participants of the General Management Program (Knowledge Partner - Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon) held on 09-10 Mar 2018 at New Delhi stated that each person must assimilate and disseminate the learnings of the program amongst their teams and be focussed and motivated to give the best results for the growth of NSIC. this year. The program focused on Value Driven Leadership and Business Risk Management. Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M) and Shri A. K. Mittal, Director (Finance) also interacted with the participants during this training program. The program participants were Heads of Departments, Branch Heads ,Zonal Heads, etc

JOB FAIR at NSIC Technical Services Centre Okhla, New Delhi

On the occasion of International Women's Day 2018, an interaction meet was organized for the Women Employees with the Directors on Board,NSIC Shri P.Udayakumar, Director(P&M) and Shri A.K.Mittal, Director(Finance) on 08th March 2018. During the interaction it was emphasized that women must spare substantial time for self-care, healthcare and last but not the least for making the most of the precious life by giving their best for the growth of NSIC and living it to the fullest. Also present on this occasion was Shri Rajesh Tripathi, GM(HR),NSIC.

Sh. Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC welcomed Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Minister of State for Water Resources, Ganga Rejuvenation and Parliamentary Affairs during his visit to NSIC’s Rapid Incubation Centre (RIC) for entrepreneurship creation and Advanced Training Centre for Skill Development at New Delhi. Sh. Nath apprised him about how NSIC has been assisting micro and small enterprises in India and Abroad. He also apprised him of how NSIC’s Technical Centers are creating self-employment opportunities for the youth and also promoting setting up of new MSMEs in the country. Hon’ble Minister Sh. Arjun Ram Meghwal showed keen interest in the simple and low-cost projects in the centre which encourage entrepreneurship and transform youth from “Job seekers to job providers” by making them entrepreneurs and improving their skill sets by providing advanced training. Hon’ble Minister, Sh. Meghwal appreciated the excellent work been done by NSIC for the growth of MSMEs in the country. He also expressed that NSIC has improved a lot under the leadership of Sh. Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC and his team. He appreciated CMD, NSIC for excellent job done by him. Also present on the occasion were Sh. A.K. Mittal, Director (Finance) and other senior officials of NSIC.

NSIC is conferred with "ET Now - CSR Leadership Award" at the Green Future Leadership awards held at Mumbai on 18th Feb 2018, acknowledging its CSR initiatives in activities like Health Care and Medical assistance to specially abled and other weaker sections of the society, education, Safe Drinking Water, Women Empowerment ,Skill Development, Environment Sustainability etc.

Shri Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC conferred with "Outstanding leadership Award" for achieving Business Excellence through Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the 19th edition of the National Management Summit held at New Delhi.