**Summary:**
In response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2025, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) provided the following information regarding support for MSMEs, particularly in Gujarat and for women entrepreneurs.
Regarding connecting MSME units in the Dahod district with Export Facilitation Centers (EFCs), the Ministry stated that it has established 65 EFCs across the country, including 3 in Gujarat. In the year 2024-25, a total of 3,510 MSMEs across the country, including those in Gujarat, have utilized the services of these EFCs.
Concerning special incentives for women entrepreneurs in tribal-dominated regions of Gujarat under the TEAM MSME scheme, the Ministry clarified that the Trade Enablement and Marketing (TEAM) Initiative supports Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) throughout the country, including tribal regions of Gujarat, in adopting e-commerce practices. This support includes assistance with onboarding onto the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform, account management, and transport and logistics. The initiative aims to benefit 5 lakh MSEs, with a specific focus on supporting 2.5 lakh women-owned MSEs. To promote this initiative, one awareness program on the MSME TEAM Initiative was conducted in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in January 2025.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development of micro, small and medium enterprises.
SHRI JASWANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR: Member of Parliament who raised the question in Lok Sabha regarding incentives to women entrepreneurs.
SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE: Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises who provided the answer to the question in Lok Sabha.
Dahod district, Gujarat: A district in the state of Gujarat, India, specifically mentioned in the question regarding connecting MSMEs with Export Facilitation Centres.
Export Facilitation Centers EFCs: Centers established by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to provide mentoring and support to MSMEs in exporting their products and services.
Gujarat: A state in India, where special incentives to women entrepreneurs in tribal dominated regions are being provided under the TEAM MSME scheme.
TEAM MSME: Trade Enablement and Marketing Initiative of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
Open Network for Digital Commerce ONDC: A platform that the Trade Enablement and Marketing (TEAM) Initiative supports Micro and Small Enterprises in onboarding.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2025
TO BE ANSWERED ON: 31.07.2025
SPECIAL INCENTIVE TO WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
2025. SHRI JASWANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR:
Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:
(a) the progress in connecting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) units in Dahod
district with Export Facilitation Centres (EFCs);
(b) whether the Government is providing special incentives to women entrepreneurs in tribal-
dominated regions of Gujarat under the TEAM MSME scheme and;
(c) whether training programmes have been initiated in Dahod to provide digital marketing and e-
commerce support for MSMEs and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)
(a): The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has established 65 Export Facilitation
Centers (EFCs) across the country with the aim of providing requisite mentoring and handholding
support to MSMEs in exporting their products and services including 03 in Gujarat. A total of 3,510
MSMEs have availed the services of these Export Facilitation Centers in the country including Gujarat
during the year 2024-25.
(b) and (c): Trade Enablement and Marketing (TEAM) Initiative of the Ministry aims at supporting
Micro and Small Enterprises in all parts of the country, including in tribal dominated regions of Gujarat,
to adopt e-commerce practices by providing assistance in onboarding on to the Open Network for
Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform, account management, transport and logistics. This Initiative aims
at benefiting 5 lakh MSEs, including 2.5 lakh women -owned MSEs. One Awareness programme on
MSME TEAM Initiative was conducted in Ahmedabad, Gujarat in January 2025.
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