Bhubaneswar: Chief Secretary Anu Garg Thursday launched the Odisha State e-Pavilion on MSME Global Mart, a dedicated digital platform aimed at providing the state’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) greater visibility and enhanced access to national and international markets.
Garg launched it in the presence of Subhransu Sekhar Acharya, Chairman & Managing Director of the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC). He apprised and deliberated on collaborative measures for strengthening the MSME ecosystem in Odisha.
During the discussions, Acharya briefed on various flagship initiatives of NSIC, including the aspirational initiatives of the central government like National SC, ST Hub Scheme, TEAM Initiative, SRI Fund and others.
A brief on the recently launched MSME Global Mart 2.0 and efforts to connect MSMEs of Odisha to the market were discussed, an official statement said, adding that both sides agreed on convergence of efforts of NSIC and Odisha government with an objective to make the MSMEs of the state more competitive and connected to market.
The chief secretary stressed a “government as a whole” approach to facilitate digital enablement, inclusive procurement, and enhanced market access for Odisha’s MSMEs.
The state eâ€pavilion will serve as a dedicated digital showcase of Odisha’s MSMEs, including ODOP (one district one product) products, GI-tagged items, clusters, and artisan enterprises, thereby providing them structured access to national and international digital commerce opportunities.
The initiative is expected to significantly enhance the visibility, competitiveness, and inclusivity of Odisha’s MSMEs, while aligning with the broader vision of Digital India, Make in India, and Vocal for Local, it said.