MSME Corner:
Amendments in “Digital MSME” Scheme for promotion of Information & Communication Technology in MSME Sector.
Earlier Provision:
Activity 3.2 – Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Services will be provided
provided in 3 categories:
(i) With subsidy – (for Micro & Small Enterprises only)
(ii) Without subsidy – (for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)
(iii) Market Cost – (for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)
Amended Provision:
Activity 3.2 – Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Services will be provided with subsidy to Micro & Small Enterprises only.
Source: https://bit.ly/2Kds2WB
Financial Support to MSMEs in ZED Certification Scheme:
Aim: The objectives of the scheme include inculcating Zero Defect & Zero Effect practices in manufacturing processes, ensure continuous improvement and supporting the Make in India initiative.
Assistance: The subsidy provided by the Government of India for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises will be 80%, 60% and 50% respectively. There shall be an additional subsidy of 5% for MSMEs owned SC/ST/women and MSMEs located in NER and J&K for assessment & rating/re-rating/gap analysis/hand holding:
Source: https://bit.ly/2Cxsn2n
Design Clinic Scheme:
To bring the MSME sector and design to provide expert advice and solutions on design problems, resulting in continuous improvement and value addition for existing products, ‘Design Clinic Scheme’ has been introduced for delivering Design Expertise to MSME manufacturing sector under NMCP Schemes.
It also aims at value added cost effective solutions and provides financial assistance to MSMEs for design development.
The scheme is divided in two major parts viz. (i) Design AwarenessSeminars & Workshop Design Seminars and (ii) Design Projects – Professional Design Projects & Students Design Projects.
All MSMEs with EM registration are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Source: https://bit.ly/2niDdVR
