NSIC celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) with great zeal and enthusiasm on 08th March, 2022. The program was inaugurated by Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M), NSIC and Shri Gaurang Dixit, Director (Finance), NSIC. The event was organized by WIPS (Women in Public Sector) committee of NSIC. The theme of the IWD-2022 was #BreakTheBias which focused on inclusive working towards a world that is equitable and free from bias and discrimination. On this occasion, an informational talk on Gender Equality, Safety & Health was delivered by Dr. Mandeep Sharma, Corporate Trainer. Apart from this, an awareness programme was also organized on Self Defence & Women Rights.
Honble Shri Narayan Rane, Union Minister for MSME along with Honble Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma, Minister of State for MSME launched special entrepreneurship promotion drive for Women - SAMARTH on the occasion of International Womens Day 2022 to provide them an opportunity to be self-reliant and independent by undertaking self-employment opportunities. Under this, 20 percent seats in free skill development programmes will be allocated for aspiring and existing women entrepreneurs. Besides, 20 percent of business delegations sent to exhibitions under for marketing assistance will be dedicated to women-owned MSMEs. The program was presided by Shri B.B Swain, Secretary, MSME, Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh, IAS - AS and DC, MSME, Ms. Sukriti Likhi, AS & FA, MSME, Mrs. Nidhi Khare, IAS, Add. Secretary, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Smt. Meeta Rajivlochan, IAS, Member Secretary, National Commission for Women , Smt. Alka Arora, JS-ARI & CMD, NSIC
An Internal Auditor Online Training Program for 64 employees of NSIC PAN India was conducted by CMR & HR section. The online Training was conducted by M/s. Envirotech Quality Management (EQM) in three batches on Feb.11-12, 2022, Feb. 14-15, 2022 and Feb. 25-26, 2022. Total 63 nos employees have qualified as Certified Internal Auditor to audit the process being followed as per Quality Management System ISO 9001:2015 in various NSIC offices.
Shri P. Udayakumar Director (P&M), NSIC reviewed the progress of the civil works going on at the upcoming Dindigul Centre on 26th February, 2022. He appreciated the team in creating MSME friendly features.
Shri. P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M) was invited to be special guest cum speaker for an "Interactive Session" on 23rd Feb, 2022, 2.00 PM at Board Room, Constitution Club of India, New Delhi. The event was organized by Policy Watch Foundation (PWF) which is an independent, not-for-profit policy research and action organization committed to evidence and research-based development. During his address, he highlighted the benefits of NSIC schemes.
NTSC (RAJKOT) conducted a Job Meta on 02nd March, 2022 at NSIC -TSC Premises. Program was presided by Sh. P. R. Joshi, Dy. Director, MSME PPDC, Agra as Chief Guest. On this occasion, Sh Upender Kumar Kohli, GM & Centre Head, explained about the role of NSIC-TSC in the field of Skill Development, Training imparted in Tool Room, Livelihood Business Incubation Centre to Upgrade / Enhancing the technical skills of the individual under our various training programs and also highlighted the importance of skilled /weIl trained manpower for the growth of MSME Units. Sh. P. R. Joshi, Dy. Director, MSME PPDC advised the participants to avail benefit of NSIC-TSC facilities for development of their technical skill. In this Job Mela, 19 renowned MSMEs participated for selecting skilled manpower & More than 77 Trainees participated in this event and 46 Candidates were selected in preliminary round and called these candidates for final selection at their respective units.
NSIC (Zone North East) in association with Nezone Group and Federation of Industry & Commerce of North eastern region (FINER) on 25th February, 2022 organized a Marketing Campaign with their members to disseminate the benefits of NSIC Schemes at Guwahati. During the interactive meet the participants showed keen interest in the NSIC initiatives for the growth of MSME sector in the North east region. The program was attended by Shri Vijay Prakash, Zonal General Manager, NSIC and Mr. Vinit Kashyap, Sr. Branch Manager, NSIC. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Subhash Agarwal, Director, Nezone Group appreciated the efforts of NSIC and stated that M/s. Nezone and NSIC together will work for Industrial development in the region.
NSIC (Indore) signed MOU with Moira Wire for supply of TMT &Wire Rod to the NSIC Associates under the NSIC Central Zone .These engagements are intended to bring healthy bottomline for the NSIC Branch Offices and would increase reach of NSIC services to MSME sector across the country. Seen in the picture are Shri P.K.Jha, Zonal Head ( Central Zone) ,Shri Vinod Vyas,Branch Head ,NSIC(Indore),Shri Faisal Hussain, Branch Head ,NSIC (Bhopal) along with other Staff &Officers.
Shri K.Sriniwas, Zonal Head,NSIC (Zone South-2 ) held a meeting with Chairman, AP MSME Development Corp. and CEO, Addl Director (Inds) on 24/02/2022 at Vijaywada to increase the out reach of NSIC schemes wherein State Govt. proposed to NSIC for signing an MOU with them to Facilitate NSIC Associates as also in various Clusters located in Andhra Pradesh.
Dr. Ashok Ahirwar being welcomed by the Board of Directors in their meeting held on 11th Feb. 2022.
Shri Kalandi Charan Samal being welcomed by the Board of Directors in their meeting held on 11th Feb. 2022.
A familiarization programme was organized in the Head Office, NSIC for newly appointed Independent Directors, Shri Kalandi Charan Samal and Dr. Ashok Ahirwar with all the Heads of Department in the presence of Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M) and Shri Gaurang Dixit (Director Finance).