Lok Sabha Question No. 2469 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-13
Subject: MSMEs in Global Market
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Smt. Bijuli Kalita Medhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2469 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.03.2025

## MSMEs IN GLOBAL MARKET

## 2469. SMT. BIJULI KALITA MEDHI:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) the  manner  in  which  the  policy  of  the  Government  can  be  improved  to  enhance  the competitiveness of MSMEs in the Global Market; and
- (b) the details of the strategies to promote innovation and R&D within the MSME sector?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

- (a): Ministry of MSME implements several Schemes and initiatives to enhance competitiveness of MSME in global market which are:
- (i) International  Cooperation  (IC)  Scheme  facilitates  MSMEs  to  participate  in  international Fairs/Exhibitions which give opportunity to understand the global market ecosystem, create network and exposure to the latest technologies available in the market. The IC Scheme also has the Capacity Building for First Time Exporters components which facilitates MSMEs (on reimbursement) to register with various Export Promotion Councils for membership, Export Insurance  Premium  and  fees  towards  Testing  &  Quality  Certification  for  products  and services.  The  IC  Scheme  also  facilitates  Industry  Associations  to  organize  Conferences/ Seminars/ Workshops in India by inviting foreign speakers and experts from industry sector to share best practices, share knowledge of new emerging markets, latest technology etc with the MSMEs.
- (ii) Ministry of MSME has set up a dedicated support system for export promotion in MSME sector by establishing 65 Export Facilitation Centres (EFCs). These EFCs support MSMEs by disseminating  information  on  various  Schemes  and  supports  available  for  the  MSMEs, assisting exports in linking them with financial institutions such as NBFCs, new fintech startups etc, to avail credit at competitive rates etc.
- (iii) Ministry  of  MSME  undertakes  periodic  review  of  existing  policies/  Schemes/Programs  to ensure that policies remain relevant and responsive to the dynamic business environment. The Ministry also engages Industry Associations/Chambers for their inputs and feedback in policy framework  which  helps  in  timely  identification  of  challenges  and  opportunities  to  remain adaptable to the dynamic demands of the market. Through these actions, the Ministry fosters a  conducive  environment  for  MSMEs  to  enhance  their  competitiveness  in  international markets.

(b): For promotion of Innovation and R&D within the MSME sector, Ministry is implementing MSME  Champions  Scheme  with  the  objective  to  modernize  MSMEs'  manufacturing  processes, reduce  wastages,  encourage  innovativeness,  sharpen  business  competitiveness  and  facilitate  their national  and  global  reach  and  excellence.  Components  under  the  MSME  Champions  scheme  are MSME-Sustainable  -  Zero  Effect,  Zero  Defect  (ZED)  Scheme,  MSME-Innovative  Scheme  and MSME-Competitive (Lean) Scheme.

MSME-Sustainable  (ZED)  Scheme  focuses  on  enhancing  MSME  competitiveness,  making them sustainable and transforming them as national and international champions.

MSME Innovative Scheme is a combination of innovation in incubation, design intervention and  protection  of  IPR  in  a  single  mode  approach  to  create  awareness  amongst  MSMEs  and  to motivate them to become MSME Champions.

MSME  Competitive  (Lean)  aims  to  enhance  the  domestic  and  global  competitiveness  of MSMEs through the application of various Lean Techniques.

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