National Institute for MSME

01/09/2026

🌍 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐆𝐈) 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐌𝐄 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

The National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme), Hyderabad, under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme, is organizing an International Training Programme on Leveraging Geographical Indication (GI) Tags for SME Development from 24 November to 4 December 2026.

The programme is designed to enhance participants’ understanding of GI registration, protection, enforcement and commercialization, while highlighting the role of GI in strengthening SME development, branding, market access and internationalization.

🔹 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬
• GI branding, storytelling and commercialization
• Digital marketing, e-commerce and emerging technologies such as AR/VR
• Market linkages, exports and internationalization opportunities
• Government schemes and institutional mechanisms for GI promotion
• Cross-border GI protection and enforcement
• Ethical, inclusive and environmentally sustainable GI value chains

𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞:
The programme is designed exclusively for international participants from eligible ITEC partner countries, including SME/MSME entrepreneurs and business leaders, GI product producers and producer organizations, government officials, policymakers, intellectual property (IP) professionals, industry associations, exporters, marketing professionals, researchers, academics, and representatives of institutions or communities engaged in GI promotion and SME development.

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝟐𝟒 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 – 𝟒 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
📍 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: 𝐧𝐢-𝐦𝐬𝐦𝐞, 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝, 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐚, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚
🤝 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲: ni-msme, Hyderabad under the ITEC Programme, Ministry of External Affairs, India

📝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐰: https://www.itecgoi.in/applicant_getCountry?salt3=i8T79MNLcUZQYIVJbwMmDNmHJvDMS5DvAUaNzHbzI2k=&salt=Jz/83Ec5nwKda16xZNvhdA==&salt2=ue8Pem7m61sov544zIVbWg==

25/08/2026

📢 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ON TRADEMARK AGENT EXAMINATION – 2027 ⚖️™

Are you a graduate aspiring to build a career in Intellectual Property (IP), legal firms, or consultancy services?

The National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme)
is offering professional training to help candidates prepare for the Trademark Agent Examination 2027.

📚 COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Trademark Act & Rules
Drafting & filing trademark applications
Response to office actions
Discussion on previous years’ question papers
Viva voce preparation
Mock tests

💻 Course Mode: Blended Mode
🎓 Certificate: Issued by ni-msme
💰 Course Fee: ₹20,000 + 18% GST

📝 REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!

🔗 Register Now:
https://lnkd.in/dMTv-GiG

👩‍🏫 Course Director:
Ms. Vanamala Swapna, Faculty Member
📞 040-23633261
📧 [email protected]
mail @:[email protected]

🏛️ National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme)
An Organisation of the Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India

24/08/2026

From Seven Streams of Strength to a Viksit Bharat
The vision of Saptadhara presents seven powerful streams that can strengthen India’s journey towards Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat:
🇮🇳 Manufacturing Power – Building globally competitive products and supply chains.
🌾 Agriculture – Strengthening food security and sustainable enterprise.
💻 Technology – Driving innovation and future-ready businesses.
🚆 Gati Shakti – Improving connectivity, infrastructure and market access.
🛡️ Defence – Strengthening indigenous capabilities and self-reliance.
🌱 Green Energy– Enabling sustainable and responsible growth.
🌍 Soft Power– Taking India’s culture, capabilities and products to the world.
For MSMEs, these seven streams are not just national priorities—they represent opportunities to innovate, scale, build stronger brands and access wider markets.
At National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme), our focus is to strengthen the capabilities of entrepreneurs and MSMEs so they can participate meaningfully in India’s growth journey.
Through entrepreneurship development, capacity building, digital transformation, branding and market-oriented training, we can help MSMEs move:
From capability → to visibility → to market access → to sustainable growth.
The journey towards Viksit Bharat @ 2047 will be built not only by large enterprises, but also by millions of resilient, innovative and ambitious MSMEs.
Saptadhara gives India the direction.

Strong MSMEs can help turn that vision into reality.

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24/08/2026

🎓 Professional Training on Patent Agent Examination – 2027

Build your expertise in Intellectual Property Rights and prepare strategically for the Patent Agent Examination – 2027 with ni-msme.

📚 Comprehensive training covering Patent & Design Acts, patent drafting, filing procedures, office actions, previous-year question papers, viva voce preparation and mock tests.

💻 Blended Mode | Online + Offline
💰 Course Fee: ₹25,000 + 18% GST
📜 Participation Certificate: Issued by ni-msme
📅 Last Date for Registration: 9 September 2026

📲 Register Now:
https://www.nimsme.gov.in/programme/46c88affa6199c3526530003eb40b1f4

Join the League of IP Professionals and take your first step towards a career in Intellectual Property.

15/08/2026

ni-msme Organises State-Level Workshop on Strategy for Development of MSME Clusters
The National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme), Hyderabad, organised a State-Level Workshop on Strategy for Development of MSME Clusters, bringing together government officials, financial institutions, development agencies, experts and MSME cluster representatives to deliberate on strengthening cluster-based development.
Shri C. S. S. Rao, Director, MSME DFO, Hyderabad, addressed the participants and provided detailed insights into the MSE-CDP scheme, its benefits and implementation process. clusters. Earlier Shri. K Surya Prakash Goud Director, SED, ni-msme, has briefed the objectives of the programme and also about Schemes implemented by Government of India and also shared experience of clusters implemented by ni-msme
Shri Madhukar Babu, Joint Director, Department of Industries, Telangana, highlighted various initiatives being undertaken by the Telangana Government to promote and strengthen MSME. Shri Murali Krishna, Lead Bank Manager, SBI, explained the banking perspective on accessing finance and grants and emphasised the importance of preparing a strong and bankable DPR. Mohammad Zaidi, Team Lead SPIU Telangana, shared his national-level experience and discussed key challenges involved in the formation and implementation of clusters
Shri Yashwanth Sai, Assistant Manager, RBI, discussed challenges faced by existing clusters and suggested practical solutions, while Shri Nadhin Raj, Assistant Manager, NABARD, briefed participants on three NABARD schemes supporting small clusters and shared practical experiences and success stories.
Ms. Deepa Jain, Chief General Manager, NABARD, interacted with cluster representatives, addressed their concerns, guided them on preparing bankable DPRs and explained NABARD’s newly introduced repayable grant mechanism. Shri Jagan, Executive, NFDB, explained various Central and State Government schemes, particularly the benefits available under PMMSY.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Shri K. Surya Prakash Goud, reaffirming the importance of coordinated efforts for sustainable and competitive MSME cluster development

15/08/2026

National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme) Organises State-Level Workshop on Strategy for Development of MSME Clusters

The National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme), Hyderabad, organised a State-Level Workshop on Strategy for Development of MSME Clusters, bringing together government officials, financial institutions, development agencies, experts and MSME cluster representatives to deliberate on strengthening cluster-based development.

Shri C. S. S. Rao, Director, MSME DFO, Hyderabad, addressed the participants and provided detailed insights into the MSE-CDP scheme, its benefits and implementation process. Shri Madhukar Babu, Joint Director, Department of Industries, Telangana, highlighted various initiatives being undertaken by the Telangana Government to promote and strengthen MSME clusters.

Mr. Jaithe, Head, Grant Thornton, shared his national-level experience and discussed key challenges involved in the formation and implementation of clusters. Shri Murali Krishna, Lead Bank Manager, SBI, explained the banking perspective on accessing finance and grants and emphasised the importance of preparing a strong and bankable DPR.

Shri Yashwanth Sai, Assistant Manager, RBI, discussed challenges faced by existing clusters and suggested practical solutions, while Shri Nadhin Raj, Assistant Manager, NABARD, briefed participants on three NABARD schemes supporting small clusters and shared practical experiences and success stories.

In the afternoon session, Shri Jagan, Executive, NFDB, explained various Central and State Government schemes, particularly the benefits available under PMMSY. Ms. Deepa Jain, Chief General Manager, NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, interacted with cluster representatives, addressed their concerns, guided them on preparing bankable DPRs and explained NABARD’s newly introduced repayable grant mechanism.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Shri Konkala Suryaprakash Goud, Director, SED, ni-msme, reaffirming the importance of coordinated efforts for sustainable and competitive MSME cluster development.

15/08/2026

A review meeting on the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) was held under the chairmanship of Dr. Ravi Kota, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Assam, with a key focus on the establishment and effective implementation of Common Facility Centres (CFCs) at Morigaon and Kamrup.

Representing ni-msme, Shri Konkala Suryaprakash Goud, Director, SED, participated in the meeting and shared valuable insights on the implementation and development of CFCs. The meeting was also attended by Shri. Pallav Gopal Jha, IAS, Principal Secretary & Head of the Department, Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Dr. Kulashree Nath, ACS, Secretary to the Govt. of Assam and Director, Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, and other officials from Assam State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) and Assam Skill Development Mission.

The discussions primarily focused on strengthening the CFC ecosystem to provide essential common infrastructure, modern equipment, technology, skill development and value-addition facilities to beneficiary communities. These centres are envisioned to improve productivity, support entrepreneurship, enhance market access and create sustainable livelihood opportunities at the grassroots level.

The meeting provided an important platform for reviewing the progress of CFC initiatives, identifying implementation challenges and exploring effective strategies for ensuring that these facilities deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes for communities across Assam.

ni-msme remains committed to supporting government initiatives aimed at inclusive entrepreneurship, enterprise development and sustainable livelihood creation through effective institutional and technical support.

15/08/2026

80th Independence Day Celebration

With pride, patriotism, and the spirit of nation-building, ni-msme commemorated the 80th Independence Day at its campus with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour.

Shri Konkala Suryaprakash Goud, Director (SED), unfurled the National Flag and addressed the gathering, inspiring everyone with his message on unity, progress, responsibility, and the collective role in building a stronger and self-reliant India.

🎭 The celebration was further enriched by cultural activities presented by the ni-msme staff, showcasing talent, creativity, and patriotic spirit.

🙏 The programme concluded with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks by Dr. Shreekant Sharma, Director (SEE), who expressed gratitude to everyone for their participation and contribution towards making the celebration memorable.

The celebration reflected the spirit of unity, patriotism, and commitment towards a Viksit Bharat.

Jai Hind!

13/08/2026

The MSME Sustainable ZED Certification empowers MSMEs to embrace quality excellence, environmental responsibility, social responsibility and economic growth.

Take the ZED Pledge and move towards Bronze, Silver & Gold certification levels—building businesses that are competitive, responsible and sustainable.

13/08/2026