MSME Development Forum

An insightful interactive session held today with the Additional Producer Commissioner (APC) and 40 Association Heads of the Kashmir Traders & Manufacturers Federation (KTMF).

The focus was clear: bridging the gap between policy and practice to empower our local MSMEs. We discussed streamlining industrial growth, enhancing manufacturing capabilities, and ensuring that the heartbeat of Kashmir’s trade—our small and medium enterprises—receives the support they deserve.

Key Takeaways:
• Direct Dialogue: Open communication between government leadership and grassroots trade heads.
• MSME Growth: Identifying bottlenecks in the manufacturing sector and proposing scalable solutions.
• Economic Resilience: Strengthening the local supply chain to put Kashmir’s products on the global map.
Together, we are building a more robust, self-reliant industrial landscape for the Valley.

Development Forum Meets LG Manoj Sinha

Srinagar, May 02, 2026 — A delegation from the MSME Development Forum, led by Founder Chairman Shri Rajnish Goenka, met with the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, at Raj Bhawan today. The discussion focused on strengthening the MSME ecosystem in the region, enhancing industrial growth through new entrepreneurship opportunities, and bridging the gap between policy and grassroots implementation to better support local businesses. This meeting marks a significant step toward building a more resilient and self-reliant J&K.

Rajasthan MSME Sector Set for a New Dimension
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, has assured active state participation in the upcoming 12th International MSME and Startup Expo. This commitment was made during a meeting with a delegation led by Shri Rajnish Goenka, Chairman of the MSME Development Forum.

Key Highlights of the Initiative:
• Infrastructure: Developing ‘Plug and Play Industrial Parks’ with modern facilities for small and medium industries.
• High-Tech: Focusing on component manufacturing for the semiconductor, defense, and space sectors.
• Specialized Hubs: Establishing a first-of-its-kind Cosmetics Industrial Park with international interest.
• Tourism: Redeveloping old havelis into destination event venues to boost the local economy.
• Economy: Driving production capacity and large-scale employment opportunities across the state.

The meeting concluded with the delegation expressing gratitude for the positive outlook and commitment shown by the Chief Minister and senior state officials toward the MSME sector.

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