The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, in collaboration with the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organised an entrepreneur awareness and special vendor development programme at Nagar Bhawan in Hazaribag on Thursday. The event aimed to highlight key ministry initiatives, including the National SC-ST Hub Scheme, and to assist central ministries, departments, and Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in achieving the mandated 4% procurement target under the public procurement policy.
Participation and Information Sessions
Over 107 to 109 aspiring and existing entrepreneurs attended the programme. Participants received detailed information on various aspects, including Udyam Portal registration, vendor registration procedures, documentation requirements, items procured by CPSEs, e-tendering processes, credit facilitation, and subsidy support available through banks.
Key Speakers and Highlights
Indrajeet Yadav, Director of MSME-DFO, served as the chief guest for the event. Kiran Maria Tiru, SBM from NSSHO Ranchi, addressed the gathering, emphasising that the public procurement policy mandates "4% public procurement from SC/ST-owned MSEs and 3% from Women MSEs." The programme provided a platform for entrepreneurs to understand government schemes and enhance their participation in public procurement.
