Over 60 MSMEs participate in awareness workshop; focus on government support, digital transformation, export promotion and sustainable industrial development
Yamuna Nagar, | Haryana is home to a large number of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which play a vital role in industrial development, employment generation and economic growth. Yamuna Nagar, particularly known for its plywood and wood-based industries, holds a significant position in North India’s industrial sector. The plywood industry contributes substantially to regional manufacturing and supports numerous allied businesses.
To strengthen the MSME sector, the Haryana State Chapter of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), in association with the Directorate of MSME, Government of Haryana, and the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, organised an MSME Conclave under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) programme at Yamuna Nagar.
RAMP is a government initiative designed to enhance the performance and competitiveness of MSMEs by improving access to resources, strengthening institutional support, encouraging technology adoption and facilitating business growth. The programme aims to help enterprises overcome operational challenges, explore new markets and adopt sustainable business practices.
Addressing the workshop, Sh. Dinesh Kumar, Joint Director, District MSME Central (DMC), highlighted various government initiatives supporting MSME development. He encouraged entrepreneurs to utilise available schemes and institutional assistance to strengthen their businesses.
Sh. Rohit Tindal, Industrial Extension Officer (IEO), District MSME Central (DMC), emphasised the importance of awareness programmes in connecting enterprises with government support mechanisms and growth opportunities.
Mr. Shivam Saluja, Co-Chair, Haryana State Chapter, PHDCCI, introduced the RAMP programme and stressed the need for digital adoption, capacity building and improved business capabilities to ensure long-term industrial competitiveness.
During the technical sessions, Adv. Deepak Bhardwaj, Head of Legal & Compliance, Altruist Technologies Pvt. Ltd., discussed digital literacy, automation, digital financing, e-commerce and modern technologies for improving business efficiency.
Ms. Parul Jaglan, Young Professional, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), highlighted export promotion schemes, regulatory compliance and opportunities for MSMEs to expand into international markets.
Meanwhile, Mr. Gautam Sharma, Founder, Surya Zero Waste, addressed circular economy practices, water and waste management, Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) and environmentally sustainable industrial operations.
More than 60 MSMEs participated in the workshop, gaining valuable insights into government schemes, emerging technologies, export opportunities and sustainable manufacturing practices.
