MSME Secy stresses upgrade of industrial estates in Ladakh

Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, SCL Das has urged the Ladakh administration to upgrade the industrial estates and greenfield development of these estates.

Das chaired a comprehensive review meeting in Leh to assess the current industrial scenario and the status of MSMEs in Ladakh.

The meeting focused on reviewing UDYAM registrations, the progress of industrial estates, existing policies, and various central schemes aimed at supporting micro, small and medium enterprises in the region.

Principal Secretary of Industries and Commerce, Sanjeev Khirwar, presented a detailed overview of the district-wise status of MSMEs, industrial infrastructure and existing policies (UT/ Central) level.

An official said, “Das suggested MSME schemes for upgradation of industrial estates and greenfield development of Industrial Estates. Pashmina Roving Centre established in Ladakh under Sahyog scheme implemented by KVIC in which he has suggested to engage manpower from Ladakh with technical support from KVIC for running the centre”.

In PMEGP Scheme, he mentioned that there is a provision of addition of new activity and suggested to propose activity specific to the UT. Keeping in view of short season he has assured that tool kit and e-voucher shall be given to the PM Vishwakarma artisans on priority basis and Industries Department should motivate artisans for availing loan under the scheme. He also highlighted the importance of digital platforms for vendor development, online dispute resolution, and legal support for MSMEs.