MSME Day 2026 Event and Digital Initiatives Launch
The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, will preside over the 'MSME Day 2026-Udyami Bharat' event on 27th June 2026 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The event will be attended by Union Minister of MSME Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, Minister of State for MSME Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, KVIC Chairman Shri Manoj Goel, and senior ministry officials. The event celebrates the role of MSMEs in driving economic growth, innovation, employment generation, exports, and inclusive development.
Institutional Recognition and Achievements
The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) has been upgraded from Schedule 'B' to Schedule 'A' category Central Public Sector Enterprises earlier this year, recognizing its growing contribution to the MSME sector. Ponduru Khadi, a traditional hand-spun and handwoven textile from Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, facilitated by KVIC.
Digital Portal Launches
Six transformative digital platforms will be launched: PMEGP 2.0 Portal features citizen-centric, technology-driven features with integration to Jan Samarth Portal for real-time loan processing; SAMADHAAN 2.0 Portal enables reporting and tracking of outstanding dues owed to MSMEs by government entities with mandatory monthly reporting; PMS 2.0 Portal connects Micro and Small Enterprises with trade fairs and exhibitions through Udyam Registration integration; MSME Global Mart 2.0 is a national digital commerce platform integrated with ONDC for business connectivity; MSME Testing Portal digitizes testing activities allowing online sample booking, payment, and report tracking; MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0 offers financial support of up to ₹15 lakh per idea across multiple themes through registered Host Institutes.
Publications and Multilingual Access
A Coffee Table Book commemorating three years of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme will be launched, showcasing success stories of artisans. A Book on the Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund will highlight its contribution to enterprise growth, employment generation, innovation, and women entrepreneurship. The Ministry now offers multilingual and voice-enabled access across MSME portals in 22 Scheduled Indian languages through collaboration with BHASHINI and NIC, including AI-enabled voice grievance redressal and document translation facilities.
KVIC Product Launches and Panel Discussions
KVIC will launch innovative eco-friendly products including Tukun (Infant Wear), Rangtaal (Table Runners and Mats), Bela (Infant Wrap Sheets), Vanya (Eri Stoles), and Umang (Wool Stoles). The event will conclude with panel discussions on "Ushering a New Era of Women Entrepreneurship" and "Making Champion MSMEs" involving policymakers, industry leaders, women entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and academia.