Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises supports the establishment of Common Facility Centres (CFCs) for value-added agro-based processing and traditional textile clusters under the Micro and Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSECDP). As of June 2025, several CFC projects have been approved, are operational, or are under processing, with details provided state/UT-wise along with their budgetary allocations. The MSECDP scheme is demand-driven, with State/UT Governments proposing projects based on the needs of their respective sectors/clusters.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **MSECDP Scheme:**
* Demand-driven scheme.
* State/UT Governments propose CFC projects.
* Projects align with needs in various sectors/clusters.
* Includes agro-based processing and traditional textile clusters.
* **CFC Project Details (as of June 2025):**
* Includes projects that are approved, operational, and under processing.
* Details provided state/UT-wise in the annexure.
* Information on budgetary allocations included.
Impact Analysis:
* State/UT Governments:
* Impact: Responsible for proposing CFC projects based on local needs.
* Action Required: Identify and propose relevant CFC projects within their jurisdiction.
* Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs):
* Impact: Benefit from the establishment of CFCs, enhancing value-added agro-based processing and traditional textile activities.
* Action Required: Utilize the facilities provided by the CFCs to improve their production and competitiveness.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: The Indian government ministry responsible for formulating policies and programs for the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises.
Micro and Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSECDP): A scheme of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to support the establishment of Common Facility Centres for various sectors and clusters.
Common Facility Centres (CFCs): Shared facilities established under the MSECDP scheme to provide support to various sectors and clusters, including agro-based processing and traditional textile clusters.
Goa: A state in India with a Cashew Cluster in Margoa.
Karnataka: A state in India with multiple CFC projects in food processing and textile sectors across various districts like Belgaum, Bijapur, Chitradurga, Gulbarga, Hubli, Bagalkot, Davanagere.
Maharashtra: A state in India with various CFC projects in textile and food processing sectors across districts such as Dhule, Kolhapur, Nagpur, Nandubar, Nasik, Ratnagiri, Sangli, Solapur, Aurangabad, Sindhudurg.
Tamil Nadu: A state in India with CFC projects in textile, agro-based industries, and food processing sectors across districts like Erode, Tirunelveli, Salem, Tiruppur, Virudhunagar, Nilgiris, Dindigul
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India with CFC projects in the textile and food processing sectors across districts like Bareilly, Bhadohi, Unnao, Varanasi, Chandauli, Haridwar