Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Package: Key Features

Aatma Nirbhar Bharat aims to make the country and its citizens independent and self-reliant in all senses. The Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan was launched on May 12, 2020, by the Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, to help the country recover from the economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic by promoting self-reliance. The scheme’s goal is…

Contribution of MSME in GDP

The micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are often known as the backbone of the Indian economy. This sector contributes more than 29% to the GDP and is responsible for around 50% country’s total exports. MSMEs also contribute one-third of India’s manufacturing output and employ people living in semi-urban and rural areas.  The MSME sector…

Udyam Assist Platform: Helping formalisation of informal micro enterprises

Udyam registration is now mandatory for all MSMEs to avail of benefits under Priority sector lending and they can participate in Government tenders for manufactured goods and services. The registration provides multiple benefits to help MSMEs succeed, some of which are Collateral-free loans from banks and financial institutions and subsidised interest rates. It also simplifies…

Make in India certificate is mandatory for MSME to participate in Government tenders

Make in India certificate is now mandatory for MSMEs to participate in Government tenders as the Government encourages Manufacturers and service providers through various schemes and policies. The focus of the Make in India programme is on 25 sectors. These include automobiles, automobile components, aviation, biotechnology, chemicals, construction, defence manufacturing electrical machinery, electronic systems, food…

Startup India for driving innovation and economic growth

The government of India recognises the importance of startups in driving innovation and economic growth. The Government departments related to various ministries have introduced schemes to provide financial, infrastructural, and regulatory support to startups. The startup schemes cover sectors like technology, manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and more. The Startup India scheme is based majorly on three…

Employment growth rate in Secondary sector of Indian Economy

Secondary sector in an economy that is accountable for securing and processing raw materials into finished goods.  Some of the manufacturing industries like Automotive, Electrical, Textiles, Chemicals, Food Processing, Steel, Transportation Equipment, Cement, Mining, Petroleum, and Machinery are considered secondary sectors. The employment growth in the secondary sector in India is marked by the inability…