**Executive Summary**
On 30th March 2026, the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) organized an Entrepreneur Awareness Camp and Special Vendor Development Programme in Dimapur, Nagaland. The event aimed to promote the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme and bridge the gap between Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and SC/ST-owned businesses. Key outcomes included facilitating Udyam Registration for over 300 participants and highlighting mandatory public procurement quotas for minority-owned enterprises.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Program Objectives and National Initiatives**
* Bridge the demand-supply gap between CPSEs and SC/ST enterprises through quality standards and supply chain integration.
* Increase awareness of the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme to create an inclusive growth ecosystem in Nagaland.
* Promote various government schemes including PM Vishwakarma, PMEGP, MSE-CDP, Zed Certification, and the Procurement and Marketing Support Scheme.
**Public Procurement Policy Mandates**
* Government of India mandates 4% public procurement from SC/ST-owned Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs).
* A specific 3% public procurement target is mandated for Women-owned MSEs.
**Economic Importance of the MSME Sector**
* The sector is the second-largest employer in India after agriculture.
* MSMEs contribute over 31% to India’s GDP, 35% to manufacturing output, and 46% of total exports.
* More than 7.8 lakh MSMEs are registered on the Udyam Portal, supporting over 34 crore jobs.
**Innovation and Outreach**
* Emphasis on youth and women entrepreneurs utilizing emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), to create business opportunities.
* Provided an interactive platform for entrepreneurs to engage directly with MSME-DFO, financial institutions, and CPSEs regarding vendor empanelment and financial assistance.
**Impact Analysis**
**SC/ST and Women Entrepreneurs**
**Impact**
These groups benefit from prioritized procurement mandates (4% for SC/ST and 3% for women) and specialized support via the National SC-ST Hub.
**Action Required**
Enterprises should complete Udyam Registration and align their manufacturing quality with CPSE standards to qualify for procurement opportunities.
**Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Youth**
**Impact**
Gain access to information on financial assistance, skilling, and infrastructure facilities provided by the Ministry of MSME.
**Action Required**
Aspiring business owners should explore schemes like PMEGP and leverage AI-driven technologies to establish new enterprises.
**Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)**
**Impact**
CPSEs can diversify their supply chains and meet mandatory procurement targets by identifying capable local vendors in the North East region.
**Action Required**
CPSE representatives must engage in vendor empanelment processes and clearly communicate their supply requirements to local MSMEs.
**State and Central Government Stakeholders**
**Impact**
Increased collaboration between the Ministry of MSME, the Government of Nagaland, and organizations like the Business Association of Nagas (BAN) strengthens the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.
**Action Required**
Continue working closely to improve outreach and implementation of MSME schemes at the state level.
Key Entities Referenced
National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme: An initiative aimed at bridging the gap between Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and SC/ST entrepreneurs by improving their supply chain capabilities and quality standards.
Public Procurement Policy: A government policy mandating specific procurement targets of 4% from SC/ST-owned Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and 3% from women-owned MSEs.
Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME): The primary central ministry responsible for organizing entrepreneurship awareness programs and implementing support schemes for small businesses.
Udyam Registration: The official registration process and portal for MSMEs, which provides businesses with a unique identity and access to various government benefits and schemes.
Dimapur, Nagaland: The central location for the Entrepreneur Awareness Camp and Special Vendor Development Programme, focusing on regional entrepreneurship development.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
MSME Ministry organizes Entrepreneur
Awareness Camp and Special Vendor
Development Programme in Dimapur, Nagaland
Posted On: 30 MAR 2026 7:45PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, organized
Entrepreneur Awareness Camp and Special Vendor Development Programme with support of Govt. of
Nagaland and Business Association of Nagas (BAN) on 30th March 2026 at Seden Riju, Purana Bazar,
Dimapur, Nagaland. The programme aimed to create awareness of various initiatives of Government of
India including National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme. The objective of the programme is to bridge gap
between CPSEs demand and supply capabilities of SC/ST enterprises, focusing on quality standards and
supply chain integration. The entrepreneurs also had opportunity to get Udyam Registration. More than
300 aspiring and existing entrepreneurs from the State of Nagaland participated in the event.
The programme was graced by Shri S. C. L. Das, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India. Ms.
Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India, Shri L Mongkum Jamir, President,
Business Association of Nagas (BAN) and dignitaries from Central and State Government were also
present.Shri Rajesh Madan, Zonal General Manager, NSIC in his opening remarks briefed about the programme
and described the Public Procurement Policy of Govt. of India which mandated 4% public procurement
from SC/ST owned MSEs and 3% from Women MSEs. He mentioned that National SC-ST Hub Scheme
is creating an ecosystem for inclusive growth across the country including Nagaland.
Ms. Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India, in her detailed address spoke about
financial assistance, infrastructure facilities, skilling and market linkage provided under various schemes
of Ministry of MSME, Government of India. She highlighted that MSME sector is the second largest
employer after agriculture. and contributes more than 31 percent to India’s GDP, 35 per cent to
manufacturing output and 46% in export. She further mentioned that more than 7.8 lakh MSMEs areregistered on Udyam Portal providing employment to more than 34 crore people. She also spoke about
key benefits of PM Vishwakarma, PMEGP, MSE-CDP, Tool Room, Zed Certification, Trade Enablement
and Marketing scheme, Udyam Registration, Procurement and Marketing Support Scheme etc.
Shri S.C.L. Das, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India described that the schemes of the Ministry
of MSME are playing a vital role in strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the nation. He said
that he is happy to see that the youth especially, women entrepreneurs are establishing enterprises, and
becoming active contributors to the State’s economy. He emphasized on the emerging technologies of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) which can be optimized by the youth to create business opportunities as well as
employment. He also mentioned that the Government of India is fully committed to supporting and
promoting SC/ST entrepreneurship and working closely with the State Government and other stakeholders
to strengthen implementation and improved outreach.The programme provided an interactive platform for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to interact with
the stakeholders such as CPSEs, MSME-DFO, Financial Institutions, etc. engaged in supporting MSMEs
across the country. During the technical session, MSME-DFO, representatives of Banks, CPSE etc.
informed participants about financial assistance, vendor empanelment process etc.. The programme served
as a valuable platform for fostering meaningful engagement between entrepreneurs and key stakeholders
supporting the MSME sector.
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Sunil Kumar Tiwari
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