Defence PSUs should formulate pro-MSME policies, provide full technological and hand rolling support including forming a core group for close interaction and coordination so that maximum MSMEs can be benefited,” said Secretary of Ministry of Defence Production Gokul Chandra Pati here on Saturday.
He was speaking at a workshop on “Vendor development-cum-buyer-seller interaction” organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Odisha Chapter in association with the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Development Institute and the State Department of MSME.
Pati emphasised the need of strengthening the MSMEs for mutual benefit of PSUs and MSMEs.
State MSME Department Secretary Panchanan Dash highlighted various Government schemes for development of MSMEs. He informed that the State Government is also finalising a new Procurement Policy in line with that of the Central Government, which provides a minimum 20-per cent procurement from MSMEs.
Rear Admiral AK Verma (Retd), Chairman, Defence Task Force, CII Eastern Region and CMD, GRSE, Kolkata, reiterated the need of strengthening the MSME sector and informed the participants about the vast potential and scope of material supply to the Defence PSUs. He extended full support from his team of officials for growth of MSMEs.
Hindustan Aeronautics ltd (HAl) Chairman RK Tyagi highlighted the various initiatives taken up by the HAl including providing technological support to promote MSMEs.
The interaction involved officials from HAl, Koraput, Ordnance Factory, Badmal, and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers limited (GRSE), Kolkata.