Rama Krishna Sangem
The National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NiMSME), in collaboration with the Department of Industries, Government of Telangana, and the State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU – Grant Thornton Bharat LLP), formally launched the Orientation Program for Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) Resources under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Program – a World Bank-supported initiative aimed at strengthening the MSME ecosystem across India.
The inaugural session, held at NiMSME in Hyderabad, witnessed the participation of newly inducted EDC resources, government officials, and key stakeholders engaged in the implementation of the RAMP program across the state, said a press release.
The event was inaugurated by Shri Nikhil Chakravarthy, IA&AS, Director of Industries, Government of Telangana, who, in his address, emphasized the strategic importance of grassroots-level enterprise facilitation. He highlighted the critical role of EDC resources in bridging the gap between policy and execution to empower MSMEs across Telangana.
A Keynote Address was delivered by Shri K. Madhukar Babu, Joint Director, Department of Industries, who reiterated the state’s commitment to MSME development and capacity building. He stressed on the importance of handholding support and outreach through EDCs to enable MSMEs to access schemes and services effectively.
In a Thematic Address, Shri Mohammad Zaidi, Associate Director, Grant Thornton Bharat LLP (SPIU – Telangana), outlined the strategic objectives of the RAMP program, elaborating on the expected outcomes, delivery mechanisms, and monitoring structures being deployed to ensure impact and scalability.
Centre & State initiative
The primary objective of the program is to make available dedicated human resources to guide potential and existing entrepreneurs on various services being initiated by both Central and State Governments. EDC resources will play a key role in facilitating entrepreneurs to take advantage of government schemes, incentives, and institutional support mechanisms.
Officials under this program will undergo staged training modules on the wide array of services offered under the Central and State MSME frameworks, with a focus on establishing last-mile connectivity for seamless scheme delivery.
Interested stakeholders and entrepreneurs are encouraged to visit NiMSME starting next week to access more information about the various MSME schemes and the services offered under the RAMP framework.
This orientation marks a significant milestone in building institutional capacity for enterprise development in Telangana and aligns with the vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat through inclusive and sustainable MSME growth.
