NSIC Technology cum Common Facility Centre Foundation Stone Laid at Bengaluru

In a significant boost to Karnataka’s MSME ecosystem and manufacturing sector, the foundation stone for the NSIC Technology cum Common Facility Centre (TCFC) was laid today at Peenya Industrial Area, Bengaluru, by Minister for MSME, Government of India Jitan Ram Manjhi and Minister of State for MSME, Government of India Sushri Shobha Karandlaje.

The proposed state-of-the-art Centre is being established by the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) with support from the Ministry of MSME to strengthen technology access, testing facilities, skilling, innovation and enterprise competitiveness for MSMEs in the region.

Speaking on the occasion, Bharat Khera, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, said that the Ministry has been consistently focusing on technology upgradation, digital transformation, quality enhancement and innovation-led growth of MSMEs. He added that the proposed Centre will provide integrated technology support services, common facility infrastructure and incubation support under one roof for industries in the region.(updated on 12th may 2026)