Vendor development program for SC/ST MSME vendors at DSP

by Psu Connect
Date: 15-11-21

Participants in the session stressed upon active involvement of all sections of our society for keeping up with the pace of our nation moving on the path of rapid growth and prosperity.

Vendor development program for SC/ST MSME vendors at DSP

Durgapur: In line with the government policies, a Vendor Development program targeted towards developing a supportive ecosystem for SC/ST entrepreneurs was held at DSP in virtual mode on 13.11.2021. The virtual session started with the welcome address by Sri V Dhawan, CGM I/c (MM & Mktg.), DSP & ASP, and the whole session being guided by Sri T Vinod, CGM (MM), DSP.

The session saw the participation of SC/ST MSME Entrepreneurs discussing on wide-ranging topics involving benefits linked with the development of items under Atma Nirbhar Bharat, GEM Registration & Encouragement of SC/ST Entrepreneurs. Participants in the session stressed upon active involvement of all sections of our society for keeping up with the pace of our nation moving on the path of rapid growth and prosperity.

Besides wage employment and education, the society also needs to envision, create and scale up ventures as major participants in the growth story. The number of SC/ST owned enterprises operating at present have increased, but this number needs to be enhanced substantially to enable the socio-economic empowerment of the SC/ST communities.

Thereafter Question & Answer round was held, wherein various queries, issues and concerns of the representatives of MSMEs were addressed upon by SAIL, DSP officials. The session ended with all the queries of the SC/ST MSME Entrepreneurs being resolved to their satisfaction and the MSME Entrepreneurs confirming their support to work together with SAIL aimed at the overall development of the society. The session concluded with vote of thanks by Sri NC Parida, GM(MM), DSP.