HP MSMEs to Access Advanced Technology Free Under Cluster Development Program
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Shimla, September 27 — The Himachal Pradesh Industries Department organized an awareness workshop at the Business Center in Shoghi, Shimla, aimed at strengthening the MSME ecosystem in the state through technology, competitiveness, and sustainable development.
Addressing the participants, Sanjay Kanwar, General Manager, Industries Department, Shimla, said that under the cluster system, MSME units will have access to high-end technology, heavy machinery, and equipment free of cost at the cluster level. He emphasized that purchasing these individually would require substantial investment, but the department is facilitating this under the Micro and Small Enterprises Cluster Development Program (MSE-CDP).
Kanwar also briefed participants on the Greening of MSMEs initiative and informed them about SPICE and GIFT schemes. The programs aim to enhance competitiveness, promote cluster-based development, and encourage sustainable industrial practices.
The workshop included discussions on RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance) and circular economy innovations to make industries greener. Focus areas included improving productivity, resource efficiency, and overall progressive growth of small enterprises.
Key industry stakeholders such as Uday Meenocha (Minchi), Gopinder (Anand Toyota), Jay Prakash Thakur (Regenta Resort), Bhupinder Shyam (Narkanda Agro FPC), Vipin Kumar (Green Valley Pvt. Ltd.), and Yashika (Kudos Laboratories) actively participated. Senior consultants Sheetal Rathore and Varun Sharma (NABCONS) presented insights, while Frost & Sullivan environmental expert Rishikesh Singh detailed green initiatives for MSMEs.
Participants described the workshop as highly beneficial and informative.
