he third phase of ni-msme international executive development Ttraining programmes commenced at the campus on 13th November 2017. This phase features three programmes of

eight weeks duration each. They are: Training Methods and Skills for Managers (TMSM), directed by Dr. Nune Srinivasa Rao, and

Mr. Gaddam Sudarshan, both faculty members at SEE with 24 delegates from 17 countries; SME Financing – Approaches and Strategies (SMEFAS), directed by Mr. T.V. Reddy and Dr. E. Vijaya of SEM, with 24 delegates from 12 countries; and, Total Quality Management & ISO 9001: 2015/14001/ 22000/27000 & Six Sigma (TQM), directed by Ms. V. Swapna and Dr. K. Visweswara Reddy of SEM, with 36 delegates from 19 countries.

A formal inauguration was held on the 15th, with Dr. E. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, IFS, Regional

Passport Officer, Hyderabad as the Chief Guest. Addressing the delegates, at the outset, he

gave a warm welcome to the foreign guests, and said it is a privilege to be

here. He had been to seven countries including Afghanistan

and Geneva, and has rich memories of all the places.

Summing up the history of ITEC, he said it was launched in 1964, and is recognised as the best co-operation programme. Starting as a bilateral i n t e r ve n t i o n , I T E C attained to multi-lateral status. It has provided technical assistance to about 163 countries since its inception. From

2013 onwards, yearly 10,000 delegates are

getting trained through ITEC. Across the country,

309 batches are trained every year through this programme.

On 15th September every year ITEC Day is celebrated.

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IDE Workshop on GST

EDP on Location

ZED Assessor Training

Training on Cluster Approach

Faculty as Guest Speakers

MSME Corner

Training in DPR Preparation

GST Initiatives

National Integration Week

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Welcome to Phase-III

Internationals

Welcome to Phase-III

InternationalsHeterogeneity is looked upon as an impediment that slows down the learning process, but in international level training usually the batch composition is heterogeneous. This

various-ness can be an enriching factor that leads to modules

plus learning.

Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi has taken over the charge as the new Director of ni-msme, following the completion of Mr. Chandrasekhar Reddy's term

in the office. Dr. Chaturvedi assumed the office on 1st December 2017.

Dr. Chaturvedi is an expert academic in MSME economics especially in relation to WTO Framework, which is just the recipe

for ni-msme leadership. He has published a number of papers in reputed international and national journals. He was the only Asian selected for CDG Scholarship, Germany for higher studies in International Marketing.

During his long and chequered career, Dr. Chaturvedi occupied senior positions of high responsibility both in industry (18 years) and academics (12 years). During a part of his industry

career he was Deputy Director at the Engineering Export Promotion Council (GoI undertaking), and Resident Director-UP

at the PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

In his academic term he was Associate Dean at IILM Business School, New Delhi; Professor at Amity University, Noida; and Dean at Symbiosis

Group, Pune. He was a visiting faculty to California State University, San Bernardino, USA; and Birkbeck University, London, UK on a regular basis. He has

travelled to more than 34 countries during his corporate and academic life.

Prior joining ni-msme as Director, Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi was Chief Academic Officer (CAO) at NGA-SCE, NMIMS University, Mumbai, with International Business, International Economic Environment and WTO as focal areas.

The entire ni-msme family extend a hearty welcome to the new Director, and look forward eagerly to scaling new heights of academic glory in his leadership and guidance.

About our new leader

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he GST cell of ni-msme, together with CITD, Balanagar, conducted a workshop on GST updates at the CITD campus in TBalanagar, on 17th November 2017. A total of 30 executives from various industries and professions, as also entrepreneurs had attended the programme.

Dr. E. Vijaya, Faculty Member, ni-msme discussed comprehensively about GST updates with regard to composition levy, change in tax rates for goods and services. Mr. Vignesh, CA focused on the changes in return filing procedure and practical understanding of IT, and invoicing. Towards the end of the programme, the experts clarified the queries on registration, trans forms and returns.

Workshop on GST

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He also spoke about the ‘Solar grand-mother project’ under the MEA, in which

only illiterate participants were trained

about solar technology. After completion of training, they will go back to their countries and make aware about solar technology to others.

Earlier, Dr. Vijaya welcomed the

dignitaries and the house, and Mrs. C. Rohini, CAO of ni-msme presented a

capsular review of the Institute’s history and activities. The participants introduced themselves in country-wise order. The programme directors

outlined the structure and content of their

respective programmes.

The inaugural event ended with an expression of gratitude to the MEA, and vote of thanks proposed

by Dr. Visweswara Reddy.

he post-millenneum decades have witnessed a heart-warming trend of spread and ascent in entrepreneurship among Twomen in India. The pro-active policy structure put in place by the Union government, with its finger on the pulse of the issue, coupled with institutional framework creating a favourable climate, deserves the credit for it.

The dedicated efforts by the government towards developing entrepreneurial skills through providing vocational education and training have enhanced the degree of economic empowerment of women. Successful business-women and well-performing entrepreneurs are dotting both the social and economic landscapes of India.

The National Skill Development Policy and National Skill Development Mission were introduced in 2009 with a view to provide training in employable skills, vocational education and entrepreneurial abilities to the emerging work-force. However, in order for entrepreneurship development and skill training to gain momentum, other stakeholders apart from the government need to add their efforts. The growing presence of woman entrepreneurs in business arena significantly impacts the economic growth of the country.

The MSME-DO, the SSIDCs, the nationalised banks and NGOs too are conducting ESDPs and EDPs, as also the departments of other ministries (e.g., DST). The process/product oriented EDPs like TV repairing, printed circuit boards, leather goods and screen printing take care of the needs of potential woman entrepreneurs lacking educational background and skills. The Office of the DC (MSME) has constituted a Women’s Cell to provide assistance to woman entrepreneurs with specific problems.

There are several other provisions besides. Under the MSE Cluster Development Programme by the Ministry of MSME, the contribution from the Ministry of MSME could be up to 90% of the project cost in the case of clusters owned and managed by women entrepreneurs, as against 30% to 80% otherwise. Under the Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises, the guarantee cover is 80% for MSEs operated/owned by women, contrary to 75% in general cases.

Other schemes of the Ministry of MSME that provide assistance to entrepreneurial women include: TREAD scheme for women; Mahila Coir Yojana; STEP for women; Marketing support for woman entrepreneurs; Mahila Udyam Nidhi and the Mahila Vikas Nidhi by SIDBI, as also training in credit utilisation and credit delivery skills for the executives of voluntary organisations working for women empowerment. In addition, the socio-economic programme of the Central Social Welfare Board provides a grant to women for setting up a production unit.

Delivery of credit poses the most serious problem for women, especially the rural poor. Here, NGOs are brought into picture, to handle credit delivery to such applicants. The NGOs will simultaneously provide them with counselling and training for taking up productive non-farm activities. The MSME-DIs, EDIs, ni-msme, NIESBUD and the NGOs also conduct training programmes for empowerment of women beneficiaries. These institutions also conduct research studies and field surveys to assess the impact of the schemes and fine-tune the training modules.

Shree Shakti Package for woman entrepreneurs by the SBI; CGTMSE; Cent Kalyani Scheme by the Central Bank for women engaging in village and cottage industries, MSMEs, agri and allied activities, and the self-employed are some of the other schemes for woman entrepreneurs. This last scheme requires no collateral security/guarantor, and does not charge any processing fee.

The most recent schemes by the Union government – the Start-up India, and the Mudra Yojana – also make provision for aspiring woman entrepreneurs. Other schemes for woman entrepreneurs by the Union government include entrepreneur schemes for culture; rural development; science and technology; social justice; tribal affairs; and for urban development.

Unless awareness is created among women regarding the wide range of schemes and provisions, and the schemes are taken to women in remote interiors of the country, their mere formulation will not have any result. In this respect, ni-msme has been relentlessly striving to reach the women to the widest extent possible, to create awareness and awakening them to the possibilities of entering new and bright vistas that would positively impact their living standards and transform them into gardens of smiles.

From the Director's Desk

Entrepreneurship Among Women

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Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi

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School of Enterprise Development (SED)

Management, Operational

Structure of a Super Market,

Schemes of MSME, Single Basket Level Marketing, B o o k Ke e p i n g , C R M , Inventory Management,

Tax Laws (with special

emphasis on GST), SHG Linkage for Scale-up, Online Marketing, CBIL/

Repayment/ Expansion, to

mention a few.

Training for Stand-up India Beneficiaries

r. Shreekant Sharma and Mr. J. Koteswara Rao represented ni-msme at the consultation workshop held by the Telangana DState Council of Science and Technology (TSCOST) at the Telangana Secretariat on 7th November 2017, concerning the

preparation of the Vision Document of the State, titled “Telangana 2024 – the First Decade Document”. Members representing stakeholders, R & D institutions, and experts in various knowledge disciplines had participated in the workshop to discuss the inputs for shaping the document.

TSCOST is involved in formulation, planning, coordination, promotion of science and technology activities, and implements a

wide range of science and technology programmes/ projects targeting different segments of society.

The faculty of ni-msme appreciated the Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development (STED) scheme and suggested that the students of S&T streams be encouraged towards entrepreneurship and self-employment organising EACs, EDPs and

SDPs, by creating role models, by S&T institutions adopting schools, by conducting technology transfer related seminars and

workshops. The suggestion regarding creating linkage between researchers and entrepreneurs, leveraging it through

incubation found especial favour with the TSCOST. ni-msme faculty reiterated the Institute’s continued commitment to promoting entrepreneurship among S&T students.

Workshop on Vision Document

3-day EDP on management of a mini super market for Athe beneficiaries of Stand-up India was organised at the campus during 8-10 November 2017. The main

objective was to impart entrepreneurial literacy to the

participants who are in the process of fulfilling their dream of owning a super market. The programme, which had 40 participants in all, was directed by Mr. Vivek Kumar, AFM. It may be recalled that ni-msme had earlier

conducted a one-day workshop to familiarise them with

the processes of bank linkages, management practices and project preparation.

Mr. C.H. Malla Reddy, MP, Malkajgiri inaugurated the

programme on 8th November 2017. Speaking on the

occasion, he narrated the story of his own voyage towards

being an entrepreneur, starting from the scratch. He urged the participants to be honest in their approach and make meaningful contribution in terms of customer satisfaction

and continual improvement.

The inputs focused on the subjects of Personality Development – Unleashing the potential in you, Time

It is fit to mention here that most of the participants had

already completed the loan process and many of them had the amounts sanctioned.

On the 10th, during the concluding session, the participants

stated that the knowledge imparted was very useful. Mr.

N.R. Prasad Reddy of SED and Mr. Vivek Kumar too spoke

during the valedictory and called on the participants to use the concepts learnt operationally. The participants were all smiles while receiving the completion certificates.

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he office of Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Twhich is implementing Block Level Cluster Development Programme under CHDS of the Ministry of Textiles, has entrusted ni-msme with six programmes on cluster approach for training the executives of the implementing agencies/cluster development executives (CDEs)/officials of state government and weavers service centres (WSCs), for effective implementation of the programme.

Four of the programmes had commenced in the first week of November 2017 and were successfully completed. A total of 99 trainees from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh benefited from these programmes. The important topics discussed included cluster concepts, guidelines of Comprehensive Handloom Development Scheme (CHDS), yarn supply scheme, Handmade Bazar, e-commerce, Baseline Survey, Cluster Diagnosis, Detailed Project Report, Accounts and Financial Management, role of CDE, Internet and MS office tools, implementation of soft and hard interventions, monitoring and evaluation.

Apart from ni-msme faculty, Mr. V. Himaja Kumar, Asst.

Training on Cluster Approach

Cluster News

Manager, Weavers Service Centre; Mr. Ratinavel Ramalingam, Senior Manager, National Handloom Development Corporation; Mr. A.S.K. Sharma, Foundation for MSME Clusters; Mr. H.K. Chary, IL&FS Clusters Initiatives Ltd.; Mr. S.N. Panigrahi, GST Consultant; Mr. B.V.N.S. Koteswara Rao, Global EXIM Ltd., Dr. Sunanda and Ms. Nikita Jain, textiles designers; Mr. P. Udayashanker,

financial expert had addressed the sessions. In addition to classroom inputs, an exposure visit was arranged to the Pochampally Handloom Park, and a session was devoted to case studies discussion. Mr. L. Vijay Kumar and Mr. G. Raj Kumar, consultants at NRCD had coordinated the group discussion and study visits.

During the valediction, the participants expressed satisfaction with the programme design and content, and

stated that the inputs will help them implement the project successfully and guide the weavers. Mrs. C. Rohini, Chief Administrative Officer, ni-msme and Mr. Himaja Kumar attended the valediction of the programmes. Mr. K. Surya Prakash Goud, Programme Director thanked the office of the DC (Handlooms) for their guidance which helped the smooth conduct of the programmes.

Cluster Happenings

Review Meeting of Coir Clusters

Mr. K. Surya Prakash Goud, Faculty Member, ni-msme visited the Pendur and Sawantwadi coir clusters during 22-23 November 2017 to participate in the review meeting of coir clusters and also to identify the bamboo clusters for implementation of AHVY scheme with the support of NSFDC. The meeting was held on 22nd November 2017 at Vengurla. Representatives of the implementing agencies

and special purpose vehicles, and cluster development executives attended the meeting. The CDEs Ms. Ashvini V. Patil, Mrs. Shruti S. Redkar, representatives of SPVs Mrs. Aruna Sawantand, Mrs. Geeta Parab, and key functionaries of implementing agencies Mrs. Pradnya Parab and Mr. M. K. Gawade were present at the meeting.

Mr. Bitlingu, Manager, Coir Board Regional Office, Sindhudurg welcomed all the members and apprised them about the status of the project. The implementing agencies

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Interventions for Inlay Cluster

he NRCD of ni-msme has been entrusted with the Tpreparation of the DPR for the development of the Wooden Inlay Craft Cluster, Mysore under the AHVY scheme of the Ministry of Textiles. The main intent of the assignment is to create awareness among the inlay artisans on cluster development programme, to organise them into SHGs, to acquaint them with the role of different agencies involved in implementing the CDP and the support to be extended by the NBCFDC, who initiated the DPR.

As part of the project, a large group meeting was conducted on 17th November 2017 at the Multicraft Complex, Mysore, in which around 90 inlay artisans including master crafts-persons had participated. Mr. G. Raj Kumar, Consultant, NRCD, with the support of Mr. Puttu Swamy, Manager, Karnataka State Handicraft Development Corporation Ltd., and Ms. Mohana Laxmi, ni-msme coordinator facilitated the formation of SHGs among the artisans. The details of proposed interventions and benefits for the artisans through the project were explained in detail. The senior artisans pointed out their problems in production and marketing of wooden craft items. Mr. Ajit Kumar Punia, General Manager (Projects), NBCFDC, New Delhi visited the cluster on the 26th and interacted with the participants. He stressed on the formation of SHGs, explained various schemes of NBCFDC and motivated for development of new product range. Ms. Mohana Laxmi coordinated with the artisans and facilitated group formation, including selection of leaders for each SHG.

Training in DPR Preparation

Skilling of Construction Workersuring 9-25 of November 2017, the SED of ni-msme had organised four batches of skill upgradation training for Dconstruction workers of Andhra Pradesh, in different locations in the state. A total of 2,000 workers benefited from the

programmes covering the trades of mason, electrician, painting, welding and centric. Sponsored by the APBOCWWB, and overseen by Dr. G. P. Vallabh Reddy of ni-msme, the training was conducted in the districts of Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Prakasam and East Godavari.

he NRCD of ni-msme had conducted a 3-day campus Ttraining programme on Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for promotion of MSME Clusters, during 30 October – 1 November 2017. In all, 17 officials from the Department of Industries, Govt. of Kerala attended the programme.

The major themes discussed included cluster concepts, significance of cluster diagnosis, design of strategic interventions including common facilities, preparation of detailed project report for establishment of common facility centre, technical and financial aspects, role of various stakeholders and special purpose vehicle, deployment of service providers, including cluster development schemes. The programme provided necessary skills to the participants for DPR preparation. In addition to ni-msme faculty, experts from the Foundation for MSME clusters and IL&FS Cluster Initiatives Ltd. were invited.

During the concluding session, the participants expressed satisfaction with the programme and stated that the inputs help to facilitate cluster stakeholders. Further they requested that the programme duration be increased to full week. Mrs. C. Rohini, CAO, in her valedictory address, suggested that the participants use the services of ni-msme for all their requirements in the preparation of proposals. The programme ended with vote of thanks proposed by Mr. K. Surya Prakash Goud, Faculty Member, SED and Programme Director.

made detailed presentations on soft interventions that were completed, and status of CFC construction work, procurement of machinery, payment of advances, and registration on NGO Darpan, etc. Later, Mr. Goud assisted IAs/CDEs in the preparation of reports on interventions and also visited the CFC sites along with IAs, SPVs and CDEs.

At the behest of the National Scheduled Caste Financial Development Corporation (NSFDC), ni-msme has taken initiatives to develop bamboo clusters in the Sindhudurg

Bamboo Clusters

District of Maharashtra. In this regard, Mr. K. Surya Prakash Goud of ni-msme visited different places in the district to identify bamboo artisans. He described the scope for the development of bamboo clusters, guidelines of AHVY scheme, role of ni-msme and NSFDC, etc., in detail and provided requisite information for collection of data on artisans. He visited Katta village where bamboo artisans are located, interacted with a few artisans about procurement of raw material and making of bamboo products including craft items.

The artisans expressed interest in developing new product range and in diversification.

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School of Entrepreneurship & Extension (SEE)

National Entrepreneurship Day Celebratedhe National Entrepreneurship Day was celebrated at Tthe campus on 9th November 2017, in association

with SBI. This year's theme was Catalysing a Cultural Shift in Youth Entrepreneurship, set with the aim of infusing and accelerating the spirit for entrepreneurship among the citizens.

To match the occasion, the SED had organised Elocution competition on the topic of entrepreneurship in Telugu, Hindi and English for young entrepreneurs. The top three contestants in each language would be awarded prizes. The event received 31 entries altogether: 16 for Telugu, 10 for Hindi, and 25 for English. A total of 210 young entrepreneurs participated in the celebrations.

The event started with the rendition of the National Anthem. The evaluation committee, comprised of faculty members, reviewed the performance of each participant and selected the best three orators in each language. Ms. Sudha Poleni topped the list in Telugu, Ms. Shilpa Gupta in Hindi, and Ms. K. Sree Chandana in English. All the contestants had expressed that entrepreneurship is most important for the development of our country and for creating more employment opportunities. They said, young people should create enterprises instead of seeking jobs or going abroad. In this regard, the colleges, universities, schools, parents, family, friends, other key stakeholders need to have a positive outlook.

The celebrations commenced with opening remarks by Mrs. V. Swapna on the importance of the occasion. Mr. V. Manimaran, DGM, State Bank of India was the Chief Guest of

the celebrations. In his address, he advised the young entrepreneurs to have the detailed project profile/business proposal ready before approaching bank.

Mr. Chandrasekher Babu, State Nodal Officer, TS-iPASS, Govt. of Telangana was the Guest of Honour. He enumerated the incentives offered to prospective entrepreneurs by the Telangana Government. Mr. S.V. Saravanan, AGM, SBI, another Guest of Honour, encouraged the entrepreneurs. He emphasised the importance of preparing a good project report and then starting the enterprise.

Dr. Dibyendu Choudhury, FM, SEM and SEIC i/c; Mrs. C. Rohini, CAO; and Dr. Nune Srinivasa Rao, FM, SEE also addressed the assemblage. They focused on ESDPs under ATI, and invited the young people to create enterprises by making use of ni-msme services. Later, the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honor distributed prizes to the winners of the elocution contest.

he SEE of ni-msme had organised a faculty Tdevelopment programme in entrepreneurship development for the teaching personnel of engineering colleges in and around Visakhapatnam, during 23 October - 4 November 2017 at St. Joseph Degree College for Women, Visakhapatnam. Mr. G. Sudarshan, FM-SEE coordinated the programme.

Prof. Ummey Shameem of the Department of Zoology, Andhra University, Vishkapatanam, Best Teacher awardee (2016) by the Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of AP, was the Chief Guest of the inaugural event. In her address Dr. Shameem stated that the training programme aimed at enriching the knowledge of the participating teachers and

ED FDP for Engineering Colleges equipping them with skills essential for fostering entrepreneurial culture among the students, enthusing them in enterprise creation, and guiding and monitoring their progress in that direction.

Dr. Shyji, Principal, St. Joseph College; Dr. N.D. Veronica, Correspondent; Former Principal, SJC were present during the inaugural.

As part of the training, the participating faculty were taken on industrial visit to DOZCO (India) Pvt. Ltd. – Equipments & Parts Construction & Mining, Auto Nagar, Visakhapatnam. They interacted with Mr. J.V.R. Rao Vice-President and gained insights into the operational aspects. The valedictory event was held at the Industry, and training completion certificates were distributed by the Vice-President.

EDP on Locationhe SEE of ni-msme had organised an entrepreneurship Tdevelopment programme in Tirupati during 16

October-11 November 2017, at the Ramaraja Institute of Technology & Science. Mr. G. Sudarshan, FM-SEE coordinated the programme.

Mr. P. Pratal, Area Manager, Finolex Cables Ltd. was the chief guest of the inaugural event, presided over by Dr. E. Krishna Karthik, Director of the Institute. Addressing the batch of trainees on the occasion, the Director emphasised the need for entrepreneurs, as India is emerging as the youngest country in the world, it is necessary that our technically educated youth should focus on making themselves Job Providers instead of becoming Job Seekers. The training would strengthen their entrepreneurial abilities.

As part of training, an industrial visit was arranged to Giridhar Modular Solutions, a most advanced modular

furniture manufacturing unit and interacted with Mr. Kalyan Kumar, CEO.

During the valedictory event, the participates stated that the programme was good, and gave them the confidence to start an enterprise. They thanked the Director of ni-msme, as also the DST for conducting the program in Tirupati, which made it very convenient for them to attend.

WEDP at Waragngal

The SEE of ni-msme had conducted a women entrepreneurship development programme (WEDP) at the Department of Commerce & Business Management, Kakatiya University, Warangal, inaugurated by Prof. R. Sayanna, Vice-Chancellor of the university on 6th November 2017. Dr. Nune Srinivasa Rao, faculty member, SEE of ni-msme was the programme director.

Prof. V.V. Subrahmanya Sharma of the Dept. of Commerce & Business Management (KU) and Dr. Radhika Rani of the Dept. of Library Science also attended the inaugural.

The training was concluded on the 30th, through a formal valedictory. Distributed the certificates by Prof. K. Purushotham, Registrar, KU distributed the training

completion certificates to the candidates. Prof. Subrahmanya Sharma and Dr. Radhika Rani w e r e a l s o p r e s e n t through the valedictory

event.

Programmes in Women Entrepreneurship

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Valedictory of WEDP at Hyderabad

The SEE of ni-msme conducted the Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme (WEDP) at the campus during 23 October to 17th November 2017, directed by Dr. Nune Srinivasa Rao, Faculty Member, ni-msme.

The valedictory of the programme was held on 17th November. Mrs. C. Rohini, CAO, ni-msme distributed the training completion certificates. Programme Director Dr. Srinivasa Rao, and ni-msme faculty membersMr. G. Sudarshan and Dr. Shreekant Sharma also participated in the event.

Faculty as Guest Speakers

At the PJTSAU

The faculty of ni-msme were invited to address sessions on different themes in their respective streams of specialisation, in the Student Ready Programme in Home Science - Modalities and Guidelines for Programme Implementation, organised by the Centre for Advanced

Faculty Training of the Prof. Jayshankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Hyderabad on 8th, 12th and 13th November 2017.

The 21-day programme aimed at updating the senior faculty members of agricultural universities across the country on concepts and practices on motivating the students towards entrepreneurship.

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Dr. Nune Srinivasa Rao, FM-SEE; Dr. Shreekant Sharma, AFM-SEE; and Mr. J. Koteswara Rao, AFM-SED of ni-msme addressed sessions on the topics of Rural and agri enterprises, Food Processing, Entrepreneurship, Venture

development, MSME schemes, Agri food incubation centres and policies.

Mr. Koteswara Rao discussed the topic, Assessing existing knowledge of students to identify the gaps for entrepreneurship, on the 13th. An illuminating interactive session followed, during which the participants made enthusiastic dialogue on the theme.

Dr. Srinivasa Rao also addressed a session on Entrepreneurship development on the 27th, at the Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad for the KVK scientists. The aim was to encourage entrepreneurship among the students and farmers, using the platform of agricultural universities and institutions.

At the Indian Institute of Rice Research

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he GST cell of ni-msme had conducted a 3-day Tcertification training in GST during 29th November to 1st December 2017, at the campus. A total of 12 participants consisting of entrepreneurs, tax consultants and accounts had attended the programme directed by Dr. E. Vijaya, Faculty Member, ni-msme.

The main objective of the training was to equip the trainees with practical knowledge about GST law and compliance, so that they can assist enterprises and individuals to file returns under the new law, and also help the youth acquire the relevant skills and benefit from wider opportunities in the job market.

The content focused on the themes of GST law, place and time of supply, input tax credit, practical understanding of

registration process, invoicing, RCM, returns filling and payments under GST. The sessions were addressed by ni-msme faculty, GST experts, officials from the GST department and tally experts.

During the valedictory session, Dr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi, Director, ni-msme, congratulated the participants on their successful completion of training and suggested that they send feedback post-implementation of GST compliance in their organisations. He observed that GST has wide implications for business professionals and entrepreneurs must ensure compliance with it. Further, he called on the participants to make use of the services of ni-msme GST cell to overcome their problems concerning GST compliance. The trainees commended the programme as useful and informative, and appreciated the hospitality and reach of the faculty and guest speakers. They rated the programme as Very Good.

GST Initiatives

School of Enterprise Management (SEM)

s. V. Swapna, Associate Faculty member, SEM attended Mthe 5-day zed assessor training programme organised by the Kanzen Institute Asia Pacific Pvt. Ltd. (KIAP), a training partner of QCI, during 27th November to 1st December 2017 at ni-msme. In all, 23 participants attended the programme.

The inputs included guidelines, objective, benefits, rating parameters and implementation methodology of the scheme, technical areas like kaizen, SPC, Six Sigma, lean management, quality management standards. The programme also focused on assessment process and skills using case studies and interactive group exercises. The sessions were addressed by zed certified master trainers and subject experts.

The participants were evaluated each day on various parameters through mock assessments and case study presentations. A 2-hour online exam was conducted on the last day of training. The programme structure as well as the hospitality were well appreciated.

ZED Assessor Training

MSME Corner

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Ministry of MSME Verified account @minmsme Nov 15

Shri Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of State (I/C) for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises #MSME , inaugurated the ‘Khadi India’ Pavilion of Khadi and Village Industries Commission #KVIC at 37th edition of #IITF2017

Giriraj Singh Verified account @girirajsingh bjp Nov 14 Inaugurated MSME pavilion in IITF, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

Hon'ble MoS (I/C) MSME @girirajsinghbjp visiting the exhibition on sidelines of #IISSM2017

kvicindia @kvicindia Dec 5

Minister of State (I/c) for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Sh Giriraj Singh said that time has come to incorporate devotion with emotion to ensure the comprehensive growth of Khadi on the occasion of Khadi Manthan and Directors Conference at MDI, Gurugram on 5 November 17.

Giriraj Singh Verified account @girirajsinghbjp Nov 19

Noted journalist @ajitanjum visited our solar charkha project in Khanwa Nawada with some industrialists from Delhi .

Source: https://twitter.com/girirajsinghbjp

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National Integration Week

he National Integration (Quami Ekta) Week was Tobserved at the Institute from 19th to 25th November

2017. All the members of ni-msme family gathered in the

Mini Conference Hall, New Training Building of the Institute on the 17th (18th and 19th being holidays) at 11.00 a.m.

The CAO of the Institute spoke about the importance of

Quami Ekta Week which is being observed to promote

national integration. After the address, the CAO

administered a pledge to the employees in Hindi, followed by the English version.

Constitution Day

he Constitution Day was observed at ni-msme on 24th TNovember 2017 (25th and 26th being holidays). All the employees of ni-msme gathered in the Mini Conference Hall, New Training Building of the Institute at 11.00 a.m.

sharp on the day. The Chief Administrative Officer of the Institute elucidated about the importance of constitutional values among the citizens. She then read out the Preamble to the Constitution of India that emphasises the need to spread awareness of the Constitution among the people.

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Book Exhibition at Campushe SENDOC of ni-msme had organised a 2-day book Texhibition at the campus during 24-25 November

2017. The aim was to guide the participants of phase-III international training programmes to spend their book allowance in a well-focused and selective manner. Reputed book sellers of the twin cities had displayed a huge number

of titles on a wide range of topics related to the streams of specialisation connected with the on-going training programmes.

Mrs. Rohini, Chief Administrative Officer of ni-msme inaugurated the exhibition. She complimented the book-sellers for their ready cooperation, and appreciated the SEIC for coordinating the event. All the faculty and staff of ni-msme were present at the inauguration.

Earlier, Dr. Dibyendu Choudhury, FM, SEM & SEIC i/c. stated that this sort of initiative relieves the foreign participants

from the ordeal of going round the twin cities in search of recommended books. The Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India who sponsor the international training programmes, provide sumptuous book allowance to meet

their handy reference requirements.

The participants had appreciated the forethought of ni-msme in organising this event and saving them from the tedium and loss of time, which they can usefully spend on their project.

The exhibition was coordinated by Mr. B. Sanjeeva Rao, Reference Librarian; Mr. S. Baburao, Library attendant and Mr. Raghupathi, consultant displayed ni-msme publications to familiarise the international trainees with the Institute’s publication.

Vigilance Awareness Week Observed

i-msme had organised the observance of Vigilance nAwareness Week at the campus during 30th October to 4th November 2017.

On 30th October, all employees of the Institute gathered in the Mini Conference Hall, New Training Building of the Institute at 11.00 a.m. the CAO expatiated on the importance of the observance, which mainly aims at creating awareness among the people about the threat of corruption. The theme this year was “My Vision -

Corruption Free India” . After the address, the CAO administered a pledge to the employees in Hindi followed, by the English version.

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The activities organised during the week included a visit by the employees, led by the Administrative Officer, to the Rehmath Nagar High School, to create awareness among the students about the ill effects of corruption, and to educate them on the importance of integrity and discipline in everyday life. An essay writing competition on the

subject, My Vision - Corruption Free India”

was organised on the concluding day, i.e., 4th November. The winners were awarded the cash prizes, given away by Dr. Dibeyndu Choudhury, FM (SEM) & SEIC i/c.

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