The redefined role of MSME classification aims to boost\nbusiness and entrepreneurship, recognizing them as the backbone of the economy.\nIt is designed to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment in India. Here\nare the key features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Promotion\nof local manufacturing: The government encourages local production and reduces\ndependence on imports through incentives and subsidies. This initiative aligns\nwith the “Vocal for Local” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat”\n(Self-reliant India) campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Realization\nof MSME potential: The new classification provides easier access to credit,\ntechnology upgradation, and other forms of government support for MSMEs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Access to\nskilled manpower: Schemes like Skill India Mission, Apprenticeship Act, and\nPradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana offer skill training and employment\nopportunities to youth and workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Government\nsupport: Various schemes, such as credit guarantee schemes, the Prime\nMinister’s Employment Generation Program, and skilled manpower initiatives,\nprovide support to MSMEs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Tax\nbenefits: The government acknowledges the contribution of MSMEs to economic\ngrowth and offers tax benefits and incentives, including income tax exemptions,\ntax holidays, and reduced tax rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Reduced\ncost of credit: MSMEs can avail a 1% reduction in the cost of credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Increased\nexportability of products: MSMEs receive a 2.5% concession on basic custom duty\nfor better export opportunities, ensuring the availability of raw materials\nlike copper scrap for copper producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Relief to\nstartups: Startups benefit from carry-forward losses for up to 10 years,\nrelaxed conditions regarding shareholding continuity, and extended due dates\nfor tax benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Agricultural\naccelerator fund for agri startups: Entrepreneurs in rural areas are encouraged\nto start agri startups, which offer affordable and innovative solutions to\nchallenges faced by farmers. The fund supports the adoption of modern\ntechnologies, transforming agricultural practices, and increasing\nprofitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Entity\ndigi lockers for MSMEs: MSMEs and large businesses have access to entity digi\nlockers, allowing them to securely share and store documents online with\nregulators, business entities, and banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11. Coir\nprocessing subsidy: MSMEs involved in coir processing can receive a 90% subsidy\nfor overall development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12. Prime\nMinister’s Employment Generation Program (PMEGP): This program aims to generate\nself-employment for unemployed youth and traditional artisans through\nmicro-enterprise establishments in the non-farm sector. It provides government\nsubsidies through designated banks for eligible individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
13. Credit\nLink Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS): MSMEs investing in technology upgradation\ncan avail a 15% subsidy for an additional investment of 1 crore. The scheme is\nfacilitated by 12 designated nodal banks\/agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
14. Equity\ninfusion for MSME through Fund of Funds: To address the equity shortage faced\nby MSMEs, the Fund of Funds provides equity funding for commercially viable\nMSMEs with growth potential and viability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
15. Credit\nGuarantee Scheme for Subordinate Debt (CGSSD): This scheme supports stressed\nMSMEs by providing credit equal to 15% of their stake, with the government\nproviding a 90% guarantee to banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16. SIDBI Make\nin India Loan for Enterprises (SMILE): This loan scheme supports MSMEs in\nparticipating in the Make in India campaign, offering soft loans and financing\noptions to meet debt equity requirements and pursue growth opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These initiatives and schemes collectively aim to foster the\ngrowth and development of MSMEs in India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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