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Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan Presides Over ‘MSME Day 2026– Udyami Bharat’

The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, presided over the ‘MSME Day 2026–Udyami Bharat’ event at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, today. The event was graced by Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises; Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises; Shri Manoj Goel, Chairman, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC); and senior officials of the Ministry and its organizations. Policymakers, industry leaders, women entrepreneurs, financial institutions, academia and other key stakeholders from the MSME ecosystem also participated in the event.

The event underscored the Government’s commitment to building a more resilient, technology-driven, competitive and future-ready MSME ecosystem. During the programme, the Vice President felicitated the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) on its upgradation from a Schedule ‘B’ to a Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE). On the occasion, Shri Guntuku Kameswara Prasad and Shri Pammina Satyanarayana, presented an exquisite sample of GI-tagged Ponduru Khadi to the Vice President, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, showcasing the rich heritage and exceptional craftsmanship of this traditional textile from Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. A portrait of Vice President was also presented by COIR Board.

The Vice President launched a series of transformative digital platforms, portals and publications aimed at empowering MSMEs across India. These included the PMEGP 2.0 Portal, SAMADHAAN 2.0 Portal, PMS Portal, MSME Global Mart 2.0 Portal, MSME Testing Portal, and MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0.

On the occasion, the Vice President released a Coffee Table Book on the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, commemorating three years of the scheme and showcasing its transformative impact through inspiring success stories of artisans. A Book on the Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund was also released, highlighting the Fund’s contribution to enterprise growth, employment generation, innovation and women entrepreneurship.

The Ministry launched Multilingual Access on MSME Portals, enabling a multilingual and voice-enabled ecosystem across MSME websites and portals. The initiative provides access to MSME services in all 22 Scheduled Indian languages and includes AI-enabled voice grievance redressal and document translation facilities, thereby enhancing accessibility and digital inclusion.

The Vice President said, “I convey my best wishes to the entrepreneurs and all the stakeholders shaping the MSME sector. I started my career in the MSME sector.”
He highlighted that he began his professional journey with the Coir Board and was once an entrepreneur himself.

He said, “If you are determined, nothing can stop you. You will definitely achieve your goals. Every economy in the world has grown through the contributions of the MSME sector. I congratulate Ministry of MSME, NSIC, KVIC and all the stakeholders contributing in the MSME sector, on the occasion of MSME Day.”

The Vice President also launched a range of innovative and eco-friendly products developed by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). The products launched included Tukun (Infant Wear), Rangtaal (Table Runners and Mats), Bela (Infant Wrap Sheets), Vanya (Eri Stoles) and Umang (Wool Stoles).

Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, Union Minister for MSME, said, “The Government of India remains committed to building an ecosystem where every entrepreneur has an equal opportunity to innovate, grow, and contribute to nation-building.”

“Our focus remains on formalisation, digital empowerment, easier access to finance, stronger market linkages, technology adoption, and innovation-led growth,” he added. Shri Manjhi, also congratulated and conveyed best wishes on the MSME Day.

Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for MSME, said, “MSME sector is considered as the engine of growth of the Indian economy, and entrepreneurs are the drivers of this growth.”

“The Ministry of MSME is providing digital support, skill development, technology, and marketing linkages”, she added.

“You, the entrepreneurs, are partners in India’s development. MSME sector is much more than enterprises; they are dreams taking shape, ideas turning into enterprises, and hard work transforming lives,” she said.

Shri Bharat Khera, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, presented an overview of the MSME sector, highlighting its role in India’s economic growth and outlining the key initiatives and schemes being implemented by the Ministry of MSME. He complimented all the stakeholders for contribution in MSME sector.

The MSME Day celebrations concluded with two technical panel discussions on “Ushering a New Era of Women Entrepreneurship” and “Making Champion MSMEs.”