MCCI Destination Howrah: MSME Workshop and Help Desk @ 1st MSME Outreach Initiative
Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry in association with MCKV Institute of Engineering organized the 1st MSME Outreach Initiative in Howrah titled, “MCCI Destination Howrah: MSME Workshop and Help Desk” on 18 August 2023 at MCKV Institute of Engineering, Howrah.
In order to celebrate MSME Observance month, as designated by Department of MSME & Textiles, Govt. of West Bengal MCCI hosted an outreach programme in the district of Howrah to connect with the MSME units in the district. The Session was attended by industrialists, businessmen, MSME fraternity and other important personalities of Howrah.
MCCI has entered into a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with MCKV Institute of Engineering, Howrah today at the Workshop towards promoting excellence ties between these two organizations. The MOU was signed Shri Namit Bajoria, President, MCCI between Shri Kishan Kumar Kejriwal, Chairman, MCKV Group of Institutions.
Smt. Mukta Arya, IAS, District Magistrate, Howrah and Smt. Rina Chakraborty, Asstt. Director (E.I), MSME DFO Kolkata, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India addressed as the Guests of Honor at the MSME Workshop.
Smt. Mukta Arya, IAS, District Magistrate, Howrah in her address focused on about setting up new units in the district. She spoke about the Government of West Bengal new initiative “Shilper Samadhane” and the observance month, which stressed on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. She stressed upon mutual support and cooperation between industry and the Government for taking Howrah onto the growth trajectory.
Smt. Rina Chakraborty, Asstt. Director (E.I), MSME DFO Kolkata, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India spoke about the initiatives undertaken by MSME–DFO, Govt. of India. She mentioned about the importance of Udyam Registration, GeM Registration, Samadhan portals and other initiatives by the Govt. of India.
Earlier, in his Welcome Address, Shri Namit Bajoria, President, MCCI said that our state of West Bengal has witnessed rapid growth in MSME over the last few years. It is a matter of great pride that our State has the 2nd highest number of MSME units in the country. Shri Bajoria informed that has been organizing Outreach programmes in the districts and in Tier II and Tier III towns of West Bengal in order to connect with the business fraternity across the state as also to facilitate inclusive growth. around 13,997 industrial units have been set up since May 2011 up to April 2021 with Rs. 5,988 cr. approximate Investment providing employment to around 1,36,114.
Shri Kishan Kumar Kejriwal, Chairman, MCKV Group of Institutions in his Special Address stated that MCKV Group is committed in the development of the district of Howrah and in bringing back the lost glory of the district. The institute is committed in the development of the MSME sector, in the development of foundry, engineering, textiles, food industry and other sectors in Howrah.
Shri Sanjib Kumar Kothari, Treasurer and Chairman, Council on MSMEs, MCCI said that the objective MCCI MSME Help Desk are to address the challenges faced by the MSMEs, leverage opportunities and explore solutions to the key issues, by domain experts. Shri Kothari informed that MCCI organised On Spot Udyam Registration for MSME units in Howrah, today.
The MSME Workshop concluded with a hearty Vote of Thanks proposed by Shri Akhil Sonthalia, Co Chairman, Council on MSMEs, MCCI.
The Session followed with MCCI MSME Help Desk, one-on-one Mentoring Session with the following Mentor Panel :
- Shri Sanjib Kumar Kothari, Treasurer and Chairman, Council on MSMEs, MCCI
- Smt. Rina Chakraborty, Asstt. Director (E.I), MSME DFO Kolkata, Govt. of India
- Shri Akhil Sonthalia, Co Chairman, Council on MSMEs, MCCI
- Shri Smarajit Mitra, Chairman, Council on HR & Skill Development, MCCI
- Shri Vivek Jalan, Founder & Partner, Tax Connect Advisory Services LLP
- M/s. Suvidha Consultants as Technical Partner.
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