A high-level delegation from the Republic of Tajikistan, led by Mr. Sherali Kabir, Hon’ble Minister of Industry and New Technologies and accompanied by H.E. Mr. Lukmon Bobokalonzoda, Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to India, visited NSIC on February 20, 2026. The delegation was received by Dr. S. S. Acharya, CMD, NSIC and Mr. Kartikeya Sinha, Director (P&M). Bilateral discussions focused on identifying areas of mutual interest and exploring avenues for cooperation, particularly in capacity building, skill development, technology transfer and creating linkages between MSMEs in identified sectors. The visit also included a guided tour of NSIC’s Technical Services Centre at Okhla, New Delhi, where the Hon’ble Minister was briefed on NSIC’s initiatives in skill development, entrepreneurship promotion and technical support services that enable MSMEs to adopt modern technologies and improve product quality and productivity.