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June 2018

uring May 2018 ni-msme has organised two special international training programmes. One was for Sudan, and the Dother for Eritrea.

Programme for Sudan delegates

The first programme for the Sudanese group was on Microfinance and Enterprise Development, conducted during 8-14 May, directed and coordinated by Dr. Nune Srinivasa Rao, FM, SEE and Dr. Shreekant Sharma, AFM, SEE. Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi,

Director, ni-msme inaugurated the programme on 8th May. Incidentally, this is the first International Training Programme of

2018-19.

Exposure visits were arranged to the RTP at NIRD, SBI financed enterprises and ALEAP, and enterprises promoted by SEED – an NGO. The trainees interacted with the entrepreneurs during the visits.

The programme was organised in collaboration with the Hyderabad Academy for Technology and Future Studies, Sudan. The

programme concluded with distribution of training completion certificates to the participants on 14th May.

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IDE Training on Implementation...

Bid Farewell

Campus Job Fair

Cluster News

Study Visits to ni-msme

Health Initiative at Campus

SFURTI Updates

Jugaad Workshop

MSME Corner

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Special International ProgrammesExperience means practical knowledge acquired through first-hand direct involvement in the situation. It is a composite of knowledge plus wisdom. Hence experience sharing is a generous act. ni-msme has been in the front ranks of sharing out Indian MSME experience to the developing countries, for the past fifty years.

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Programme for Eritrea group

The special international training programme on Promotion of Basket & Mat Weaving Artisan Enterprises is of eight weeks duration, from 14th May to 6th July 2018, directed by Mr. K. Surya Prakash Goud, FM, SED and Mr. K. Arvind, FM, SEIC. A formal inauguration was held on 16th May, with Mrs. Priyanka Verghese, IFS, Officer on Special Duty at the Chief Minister’s Office, Government of Telangana as the Chief Guest.

In her inaugural address, Mrs. Verghese expatiated on the significance of natural resources and the scope for promotion of entrepreneurship in handicrafts sector. Further, she enumerated the recent initiatives of the Government of Telangana towards the development of MSME sector and conservation of environment. Harita Haram is a new initiative for promoting tree-planting on large scale to increase the extent of green cover in the state from the present 24% to 33%. She urged the delegates to encourage entrepreneurs/ artisans in their country. Also, she invited them to take part in the Harita Haram. Before concluding, she called on the delegates to adopt good practices in their work environment, from wherever they may acquire them.

E a r l i e r, f o l l o w i n g s e l f -introduction by the participants, Mr. Arvind welcomed the dignitaries and the house, while Mr. Goud gave a brief account of the Institute’s activities. He narrated the importance of basket and mat weaving artisan enterprises, and outlined the programme design including study visits and assignments.

Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi, Director welcomed the participants and thanked the Chief Guest for inaugurating the programme. He called on the batch to be active and dynamic during the sessions. He highlighted some of the important initiatives by the Institute to reach large number of MSMEs.

The inaugural event concluded with vote of thanks proposed by Mr. L. Vijay Kumar, Consultant, NRCD. The training is underway, in full gear.

A book exhibition was also organised at the campus. Mr. B. Sanjeeva Rao, Reference Librarian coordinated the event. Ms. Anjali Prasanna, Publications In-charge displayed ni-msme publications to help the participants of the two programmes to select relevant reference material.

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s part of ISO 9001:2015 certification, the stage-II audit of the Institute was A

completed during 16-17 May 2018. Mr.

Harmeet Singh Rait and Mr. Mohit Kumar,

auditors of TUV NORD visited the Institute in this connection. The visiting auditors, along with the QMS coordinator Mrs. V. Swapna, AFM, reviewed the

activities of all the departments and all

relevant documentation to ensure that all processes are in conformity with the

requirements of the standard.

In the closing meet, the auditors expressed satisfaction with the audit findings and recommended ni-msme for ISO 9001:2015 certification.

ISO Audit

griculture and allied sectors are considered as the mainstay of Indian economy as they are important sources of raw Amaterials for industries, and major consumers of industrial products, particularly fertilisers, pesticides, agricultural implements, etc.. However, rapid shifts in socio-economic, environmental and cultural paradigms across the world, coupled with technological onslaught, have brought agriculture under serious scrutiny. Against this background, emergence of free market economies globally has led to the manifestation of a new spirit of enterprise combining agriculture and industry - “agripreneurship”.

The term agripreneurship is generally used to indicate small business formation in agriculture, under conditions of risk and uncertainty in agriculture. Thus an agripreneur may be defined as a dynamic business manager performing various agri-based activities using different resources viz., physical, financial, human and information, in order to accomplish an economic goal. In view of growing rural poverty and unemployment, intensified by continuously diminishing cultivable land, agripreneurship development is seen as critical for achieving balanced and inclusive growth.

India, with 52% of cultivable land as against 11% in the world, and habited by all 15 major climates of the world, 20 agro-climatic regions, nearly 46 out of 60 soil types, provides suitable ground for agripreneur promotion. Sunshine hours and day length are ideally suited for round the year cultivation. The country is rich in bio-diversity in plants, animals, insects, micro-organisms and accounts for 17% animal, 12% plant and 10% fish genetic resources of the globe, and has 16% of cattle, 57% of buffalo, 17% of goats and 5 % of sheep population of the world. With all these positive factors, agriculture continues to be vital to the economy, contributing 13.2% to the GDP and about 13% of the total export earnings. Standing second in the world in rice and wheat production, first in pulses, fourth in coarse grains, among the largest producers of cotton, sugar, sugarcane, peanuts, jute, tea and an assortment of spices, second in milk, sixth in fish and eggs, in terms of real value added, Indian agriculture sector ranks third in the world, after China and the US.

The foregoing statistics strongly point to the need of agriculture to convert to agri-business, which becomes possible only through agripreneurship development. Spread of agripreneurship culture will help: small farmers to achieve productivity gains by integrating them into local, national and international markets; reduce food cost and supply uncertainties; and improve diet of the rural/urban poor.

The possibilities of agripreneurship include: merely processing the agricultural produce making new products using agricultural produce as raw material; service centres for repairing and servicing agricultural implements; apiculture, feed processing, seed processing, mushroom production, commercial vermin-compost, retailing organic vegetables and fruits, bamboo plantation and jatropha cultivation. Agripreneurship development is seen as the right strategy for improving production and profitability in agriculture and allied sectors.

The Govt. of India has approved the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters), with an allocation of Rs. 6,000 crore for the period 2016-20, to be implemented by the MoFPI. The Yojana is a comprehensive package anticipating the creation of advanced infrastructure with efficient supply chain management from farm gate to retail outlet. While giving fillip to food processing sector, it also envisages better returns to farmers, creating employment opportunities especially in rural areas, minimising produce wastage, and enhancing processed foods exports. The Yojana is expected to leverage an investment of Rs. 31,400 crore for handling 334 lakh MT of produce, benefiting 20 lakh farmers and generating 5,30,500 direct/indirect employment by 2019-20.

ni-msme has always been concerned with agro and rural sectors. The Institute has organised a number of training initiatives, EDPs and ESDPs in food processing domain and other agro related domains. In recent years, ni-msme has been extensively focusing on technology entrepreneurship development programmes in food processing; FDPs for Krishi Vigyan Kendras, and on agro entrepreneurship and agri incubation centres; organic home gardening; and many other streams converging on agripreneurship, both at national level and international level.

We invite aspiring entrepreneurs interested in food processing to make use of ni-msme services for launching their enterprise.

From the Director’s Desk

Agricultural Entrepreneurship

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Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi

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School of Enterprise Development (SED)

week-long training programme on Implementation of ASoft and Hard Interventions for MSME Clusters was

conducted at the campus during 7-11 May 2018, directed

by Mr. K. Surya Prakash Goud, FM-SED.

The batch had 15 delegates including officials of Industries

Department of Andhra Pradesh, National Scheduled Castes

Finance and Development Corporation, Khadi & Village

Industries Commission, Stree Nidhi Credit Co-operative

Federation, BASIX, the CDE and other cluster stakeholders

from Gadchiroli of Maharashtra, and an independent

consultant had participated in the programme.

Mrs. C. Rohini, CAO of ni-msme, inaugurating the

programme, enumerated the prestigious cluster projects

ni-msme has executed so far. Earlier, the Programme

Director outlined the objectives and content of the training.

In addition to the in-house faculty, experts were invited to

provide sharp technical and theoretical insights. Class-room

inputs were reinforced by practical exposure, arranged

through field visits to Pochampally handloom cluster and

Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited, where the participants

interacted with technical workers and witnessed the

assembling of precision components, respectively. The visits

were coordinated by Mr. G. Raj Kumar of ni-msme.

practising - to improve the business environment. Effective

planning would produce desirable results and therefore it

is important to chalk out a meticulous plan of action.

Further, he stressed on the need for systematic disposal of

wastes to ensure the health of the current and future

generations, and urged the stakeholders and waste

management agencies to suggest safe and easy waste

disposal methods.

Training on Implementation of Cluster Interventions

ominated by the Director, Mr. J. Koteswara Rao, AFM-SED

had attended a three-day training programme on NAgriculture Technology Innovation and Commercialisation:

Agriculture and Allied Sectors, conducted during 16-18 May

2018 at MANAGE, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.

The aim was to link agricultural extension with agriculture

technologists and agripreneurship, resurrecting the neglected

relationship between nature and human culture in the process,

and bridging the market gaps and technology gaps so as to ensure

the success of agripreneurship. Mrs. V. Usha Rani, IAS, Director

General, MANAGE addressed the inaugural session.

The programme is useful for promoting innovations in agricultural technology and its marketing, as also for researchers in the

field.

Faculty at Training

he SED of ni-msme had organised week-long training Ton Recycling of Wastes in MSMEs

during 21-25 May 2018 at the Institute campus.

During the inaugural session, Dr. Dibyendu Choudhury, FM-

SEM, addressing the batch, highlighted the importance of

liaising with the entrepreneurs - both prospective and

Programme on Waste Recycling

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Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi, Director, ni-msme, addressing the

valedictory session, expressed happiness at the

participation of government departments in the

programme. He called on the participants to focus on

human relations, commitment to work, self and

organisational growth, and to use ni-msme as a platform

for upgrading their knowledge.

Earlier, Mr. J. Koteswara Rao, AFM-SED outlined the

objective and inputs of the programme, as also the activities

of the Institute.

Apart from the Institute’s faculty, expert resource persons

were invited from prestigious organisations. They were: Dr.

K. Srinivas, Head & Technical, Ramky Group; Mr. P. Bakka

Reddy, Executive Director, JETL; Mr. Y.V.M. Reddy, CEO &

Adviser, Pratham Enviro Consultancy; and Mr. A.V.R.

Krishna, Director, CIPET.

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he NRCD of ni-msme has undertaken baseline survey and preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Adilabad TMulti Craft Cluster, under the Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana (AHVY) of the Office of the DC (Handicrafts), Ministrv of

Textiles with the assistance of National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC). This will culminate

in identifying and implementing the soft and hard interventions in the cluster.

As part of this assignment, Mr. L. Vijaya Kumar, Consultant, NRCD accompanied Mr. Rajnish Bunker, Manager, NSFDC visited

the cluster. They interacted with the artisans through focused group meetings, to create awareness about the proposed

interventions. The artisans, involved in making jewellery, thread bangles, bags, ear tops with stones and pulses, bamboo crafts,

embroidery, maggam art, were motivated to form into SHGs. Mr. Bunker suggested linking the products with Amazon and

Flipcart, and also displaying them at shopping malls and weekly markets to enable them to reach national and global markets.

The group meetings were held at Siddarth Nagar, Subashnagar, Pittalwada, and Bukthapur. Raw materials used in the

products, their sources and prices and marketing channels were also discussed in the meetings.

AHVY Scheme

i-msme is entrusted with the task of preparing the nDPR, conducting the baseline survey and forming the

SHGs with respect to the Palakkad pottery and papier

mache craft cluster, by the NBCFDC. The Institute has

mobilised 800 artisans into 43 SHGs, and guided them to

open bank accounts.

Mr. A.K. Roopchandar, Asst. Director (H), Handicrafts

Marketing & Service Extension Centre, Thrissur and Ms.

Catherine Jose, Handicrafts Promotion Officer visited the

cluster villages namely Pulinelli and Pattathalachi,

Palakkad district, Kerala on 29th May 2018.

Interaction meets were held, which was attended by about

150 pottery artisans at Pulinelli, and by around 40 papier

mache artisans at Pattathalachi. Mr. G. Raj Kumar,

Consultant, NRCD, who attended on behalf of ni-msme,

outlined the profile of the cluster, issues concerning its

functioning and proposed interventions for the welfare of

the craft artisans in the district. Mr. Roopchandar explained

the schemes and programmes of the Office of the DC

(Handicrafts) and suggested that the artisans obtain the

Artisan Identity Card and Health Card by submitting the

required documents. Later, the officials interacted with the

cluster artisans and verified the SHGS and their bank

accounts. The artisans enumerated the challenges they face

from different government departments, and the difficulty

in procuring clay. Mr. Roopchandar advised them to submit

a memorandum to the District Collector regarding the

matter.

Cluster News

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ctivities related to implementation of SFURTI Ainterventions have at different clusters have been

reviewed during the month of May 2018. Details follow.

Purchase committee meeting of the cluster was held on

21st May 2018 to select the machinery suppliers from the

five technical tenders received. Mr. C.K. Jayakesari,

chairman of the implementing agency chaired the meeting.

Mr. Ananthan, M/s IL&FS Clusters Initiatives Ltd., the

technical agency; Mr. Sebastian, Asst. Director, Coconut

Development Board, Cochin; Mr. Sreekumar Podwal,

Process Engineer, Coconut Development Board, Cochin; Ms.

Liya, Agricultural Officer, Purathur Krishibhavan; Mr. P.

Raveendran, CEO, Tirur Coconut Producer Company Ltd.;

Mr. N. P. Sunilkumar, CDE, President/ Secretary of various

Federations of the implementing agency were present in

the meeting. Mr. K. Surya Prakash Goud, Faculty Member,

SED participated on behalf of ni-msme. two suppliers

were shortlisted on the basis of the prices quoted that also

covered sundry charges and expenses.

Mr. Goud suggested preparation of plant layout including

miscellaneous items required for installation. Based on the

layout the purchase committee will issue orders to

suppliers as per the availability of funds. The meeting

concluded with vote of thanks by Mr. Jayakesari.

Mr. K. Surya Prakash Goud, FM-SED visited the Srikalahasti

kalamkari craft cluster during 22-24 May to advise the IA

and the CDE complete the cluster interventions. Mr. Goud,

along with Mr. R.L.N. Murthy, Asst. Director, KVIC, discussed

with Mr. Sudhakar, CDE regarding interventions completed,

pending activities and plan of action for documentation of

the cluster interventions and preparation of project status

report. They prepared a report on physical and financial

progress, and visited the CFC at Pallamala village. Mr. Goud

suggested establishing a design studio fully appointed with

equipment, accessories, fixtures and furniture, and provided

Tirur integrated coconut processing cluster

Srikalahasti kalamkari craft cluster

guidance in setting up block printing and garment units.

Mr. Goud visited Chandigarh on 30th May 2018 to review

the progress of two SFURTI clusters in Punjab. The Joint

Director of Industries, the representatives of technical

agency, officials of the District Industries Centres and SPV

members of Bhatinda and Hoshiarpur clusters attended the

review meeting. Issues concerning SPV contribution,

organisation of soft interventions and tendering process

were discussed at length. The SPV of Bhatinda honey

processing cluster requested to assign them the

construction work of CFC. With regard to preparation of

tenders and tendering process, the Joint Director has

clarified their doubts and explained the tendering process.

Later, Mr. Goud apprised Mr. D.P.S. Kharbanda, IAS, Director

of Industries regarding the outcome of the meeting.

The 26th Scheme Steering Committee (SSC) meeting of

SFURTI was convened on 29th May 2018 under the

chairmanship of the Dr. Arun Kumar Panda, IAS, Secretary

(MSME) to Government of India; Mr. Bandla Srinivas, IAS, Jt.

Secretary (ARI); Ms. Preeta Verma, CEO, KVIC; Mr. Satya Pal,

Jt. CEO, KVIC; Mr. Samar Nanda, Dy. Secretary, officials of

nodal agencies, implementing agencies and technical

agencies attended the meeting.

The nodal agencies presented new proposals for

consideration of the SSC. The Secretary enquired about

number of beneficiaries, wages of artisans, marketing tie-

ups, IRR, etc. He interacted with the IAs on proposed soft

and hard interventions and made suitable suggestions.

Further, he advised close monitoring of the utilisation of

CFC facilities, which must be made available to all

beneficiaries of the cluster. Mr. Goud stated that progress in

four clusters was satisfactory, while others are facing

challenges due to Government rules and regulations and

delay in mobilising SPV contribution particularly in

Bhatinda and Ieeza clusters.

Chandigarh clusters review

SSC meeting

SFURTI Updates

r. B. Narsing Rao, MTA retired from the service of the Institute on M

31.05.2018 (AN) on attainment of the age of superannuation. Mr. Narsing Rao joined the Institute in 1980 as a maali, and progressed up to MTA.

A get-together was arranged on the occasion to see him off. Mrs. C. Rohini, CAO and other employees spoke words of appreciation regarding his service. The CAO honoured him with a token gift on behalf of the Institute.

Bid Farewell

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School of Entrepreneurship & Extension (SEE)

he SEE of ni-msme conducted a workshop with the Ttheme of “Be Your Own Boss”, on 18th May 2018 at the

campus. The programme was directed by Mr. G Sudarshan,

Faculty Member, SEE. The aim was to create awareness on

creating one’s own business unit.

The resource persons described the different schemes

made available by the government to extend funds support

for starting up own enterprise. Other themes focused

included preparation of DPR, product marketing and

institutional support. The participants were composed of

both practising entrepreneurs and start-up enthusiasts.

Workshop on Starting Up

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Study Visits to ni-msme

Later, they were taken to the campus LBI to facilitate

understanding of the process of incubation and skill

development.

Dr. N. Srinivasa Rao, FM, SEE expatiated on women

entrepreneurship for the MANAGE trainees, while a panel

discussion was organised for the Bangladesh group on

issues involved in promoting livelihood and entrepreneurship

in developing countries. Dr. Dibyendy Choudhury, FM, SEM

shared about the CPK project being implemented by

ni-msme in West Bengal. The Bangladesh group evinced

keen interest in replicating the project in their country. The

discussion meet concluded with Dr. Sharma proposing the

vote of thanks.

wo batches of trainees on study visit from NIRD and TMANAGE respectively, were received at the Institute

during May 2018. The NIRD batch, who visited on the 30th,

consisted of 12 executives of Save Children of Bangladesh

led by Dr. Divakar, while the MANAGE batch, who came on

the 31st, was comprised of 21 officials of agriculture

departments of various states led by Dr. P.L. Manohari, Asst.

Director (Agrc. Extn.). Both visits were coordinated by Dr.

Shreekant Sharma, AFM, SEE of ni-msme.

After meeting the Director, the visiting batches interacted

with the faculty of the Institute to gain insights into the

programmes of the Institute and the modalities of

designing and operating them. Ms. V. Swapna and Mr. Vivek

Kumar elucidated the points with the aid of presentations.

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School of Enterprise Management (SEM)

Jugaad Workshophe SEM of ni-msme had organised a one-day workshop on Product Based Jugaad Innovation T

for SMEs on 11th May 2018. Directed by Dr. Dibyendu Choudhury, Faculty Member (SEM), the programme was attended by a total of 13 participants. The batch consisted of entrepreneurs as well as officers of the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh concerned with SME promotion.

At the outset, Dr. Choudhury welcomed the gathering and presented a brief introduction about the Institute’s activities. Then he outlined the main objective of the workshop and the contents of the different sessions. The sessions were interactive in nature. The sessions deliberated on how innovations could be

identified, harnessed and profitably melded into the business so as to ensure that the investors as well as the consumers find the enterprise and its products attractive.

Campus Job Fair

support), Wipro (BPO), Genpact (Non-Voice), Just Dial,

Flipkart, Amazon, Facebook, along with Writers Safeguard,

TBSS, Aliens, Harly Solutions, Indian Eagle, Subhagruha

Projects India PVT LTD, Art Hub, Innova, Magus, Talent Pro,

S.S. Power Tech, Thync Solutions, Aegis, Secure Value,

Swiggy, Vertex, G4S, Intelnet Global Services, Centro, Calib

HR, HDB Financial Services, CMS and others.

Mrs. C. Rohini, CAO, ni-msme addressed the employers on

completion of interviews and selections. A total of 500

candidates were shortlisted for different positions by the

participating employers during the job fair. Incidentally,

this was the first job fair held in the campus in 2018. The

event ended with vote of thanks by Mr. Ankit Bhatnagar.

campus job fair was organised on 7th May 2018 for the AESDP trainees of ni-msme. more than 3,000 former

trainees had used the platform to find a career opening.

The event was the outcome of joint effort and team work of

the Institute’s faculty, project coordinators, functionaries at

the ATI cell and the LBI, and the administration staff, with

the assistance of consultants.

Following the inauguration, Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi,

Director, ni-msme went round to different interview

locations dispersed in different buildings across the

campus. He interacted with the employers and boosted the

morale of the trainees who were facing their maiden job

interview. The participating employers included

prestigious companies like Cognizant, Wipro (Tech

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he YES BANK, in association Twith MSME Community, had organised a short duration cricket match at the Sarojini Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad on 12th May 2018. Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi, Director led the Institute’s team along with the ni-msme family members.

The Director gave away the awards to the winning team and the man of

the match on the same day, after the match. A total of 50 ni-msme family members participated in the match. It was the first sports event coordinated by the Institute’s Sports Committee.

Before concluding, the Director also announced sports events on the anvil for the employees and their family members.

Cricket Bug Bites

s part of its social responsibility, the Institute had Aorganised a short joy-ride event for the children at an orphanage in Hyderabad, on 8th May 2018.

The delighted inmate-children presented several dance numbers. Fruits and sweetmeats were distributed among the children. Mrs. C. Rohini, CAO of ni-msme announced that ni-msme family is planning a series of similar events every month. The LBI team intend to use this occasion as a platform for imparting basic art skills to the kids through short duration workshops.

two-day health awareness initiative was organised at Athe campus during 30-31 May 2018, by Dr. Reddy’s Foundation, as part of their CSR activity. Captioned Health Awareness for Life, the programme included lectures by noted medical specialist professionals.

On the 30th, Dr. Mohammed Asif, DM cardiologist at the Indo US Hospital, cited the factors that lead to hypertension: smoking, consumption of alcohol and work related tensions were mentioned as important among them. Dr. Asif also listed effective ways of controlling hypertension. He also fielded questions from the employees.

On the 31st, Dr. Vinoth Kumar, DM Cardiologist at the Deccan Hospital made a presentation on heart related problems. He elucidated reasons for the high incidence of heart stroke in India. Heredity, smoking, obesity, diabetes, hypertension and intense work tension were mentioned as the major reasons.

All the employees of ni-msme were tested for blood sugar levels. The event was coordinated by Mrs. Latha Reddy of Dr. Reddy’s Foundation. Mrs. C. Rohini, CAO appreciated the Foundation for their noble initiative. Dr. K. Visweswara Reddy, FM-SEM proposed the vote of thanks on both days.

Social Reach

Health Initiative at Campus

MSME Corner

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Source: https://twitter.com/girirajsinghbjp

Giriraj Singh Verified account @girirajsinghbjp May 30

Addressed National Conference on Intensification in Agriculture for Livelihood and Rural Development @ RPCAU, Pusa (Samastipur), Bihar

Giriraj Singh Verified account @girirajsinghbjp May 1

Visited IHBT plant,Palampur. Institue showcased that with d recent initiatives by d govt in revamping the agricultural sector of the country, a key institution that can contribute significantly to the advancement of the Aromatic n Medicinal plant farming,Production & Income .

G i r i r a j S i n g h Ve r i f i e d a c c o u n t @girirajsinghbjp May 17

Inaugurated revamped SFURTI Kangayam Khadi cluster @ Kangayam Tamilnaddu . This centre is now equipped with latest technologies.

Giriraj Singh Verified account @girirajsinghbjp May 1

Visited IHBT plant, Palampur. Institue showcased that with d recent initiatives by d govt in revamping the agricultural sector of the country, a key institution that can contribute significantly to the advancement of the Aromatic n Medicinal plant farming,Production & Income .

seekers are expected to come with a project idea. The programme is entirely on non-profit basis, endeavouring only to turn out quality job creators who, with the help of Make in India and Ease of Doing Business and other entrepreneur-friendly government programmes, will contribute to the national GDP and arrest the inflow of spurious imports. The Director also announced that a couple of short capsule programmes for school graduates are in the wings, to be launched in the following months.

The Director then released the PG-DEED programme brochure, copies of which were distributed among the guests.

r. Sanjeev Chaturvedi, Director, ni-msme called a DPress/Media Meet at the campus on 17th May 2018. The Meet coincided with the launching of the Institute’s innovative flagship programme: the Post-Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (PG-DEED). About 20 professionals representing different English and vernacular newspapers, TV channels, news agencies, and the Press Information Bureau operating in the twin cities participated in the event.

Prior to the Meet, the Director inaugurated the PG-DEED Cell. All faculty and the Assistant Registrar’s team were present at the event. The Director stated that PG-DEED is exclusively meant for start-up aspirants, and the admission

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Director Holds Media Meet

Anti-Terrorism Dayi-msme had observed Anti-Terrorism Day on 21st nMay 2018. All the members of ni-msme family

assembled in the Mini Conference Hall of the New Training Building in the campus. The CAO of ni-msme elucidated the significance of the Day. The aim of the observance is to infuse the youth with a spirit of compassion and an attitude of reaching out towards the suffering fellow beings, while drawing them away from violence and terrorism.

The CAO then administered the pledge along to the assembly of employees, first in Hindi followed by the English version.

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r. Sudhir Garg, IAS, Additional Development Commissioner (MSME), office of the

DC (MSME) visited the Institute on the 17th. He interacted with the faculty and Mmade valuable suggestions for designing innovative programmes. Mr. G. Sudarshan, Faculty Member (SEE) and Dr. K.

Visweswara Reddy, Faculty Member (SEM) accompanied Mr. Garg to IICT, Hyderabad to explore the possibility of tie-up in

entrepreneurship. They also attended a meeting, along with Mr. Garg, with the authorities of South Central Railway at the Rail

Nilayam, Secunderabad for exploring the possibilities of conducting training programmes jointly with the Indian Railways.

JS Campus Visit

Ms. Alka Nangia Arora, IDAS, Joint Secretary (SME)

to Govt. of India visited the Institute on 11th May

2018. During the visit she reviewed the functioning

of ni-msme. She met the faculty of the Institute and

gave valuable suggestions for initiating new

programmes. Ms. Arora also gave practicable advice

on enhancing the overall level of the national and

international programmes. Later, she also gave

audience to the Union members.

The visiting dignitaries also planted new saplings in the campus during their visit.