Vice President Radhakrishnan Presides Over ‘MSME Day 2026

The Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, presided over the ‘MSME Day 2026–Udyami Bharat’ event at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, today. The event was graced by Jitan Ram Manjhi, Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises; Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises; Manoj Goel, Chairman, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC); and senior officials of the Ministry and its organizations. Policymakers, industry leaders, women entrepreneurs, financial institutions, academia and other key stakeholders from the MSME ecosystem also participated in the event.

The event underscored the Government’s commitment to building a more resilient, technology-driven, competitive and future-ready MSME ecosystem. During the programme, the Vice President felicitated the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) on its upgradation from a Schedule ‘B’ to a Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE).

On the occasion, Guntuku Kameswara Prasad and Pammina Satyanarayana, presented an exquisite sample of GI-tagged Ponduru Khadi to the Vice President, Shri Radhakrishnan, showcasing the rich heritage and exceptional craftsmanship of this traditional textile from Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. A portrait of Vice President was also presented by COIR Board.

The Vice President also launched a range of innovative and eco-friendly products developed by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). The products launched included Tukun (Infant Wear), Rangtaal (Table Runners and Mats), Bela (Infant Wrap Sheets), Vanya (Eri Stoles) and Umang (Wool Stoles).

Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for MSME, said, “MSME sector is considered as the engine of growth of the Indian economy, and entrepreneurs are the drivers of this growth.”

Bharat Khera, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, presented an overview of the MSME sector, highlighting its role in India’s economic growth and outlining the key initiatives and schemes being implemented by the Ministry of MSME. He complimented all the stakeholders for contribution in MSME sector.(UPDATED ON 27TH JUNE 2026)