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2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020

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Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 From the Desk of Director In-Charge:

From a complete standstill situation, economy started moving forward slowly in the unlock phases. Situation of the economy is very critical. According to some estimates, India’s economy may have contracted by as much as a fourth in the June quarter because of the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown that ensued. The government has taken several measures to revive the Indian economy. It is expected that the economy will return to high growth trajectory soon. While the countrywide lockdown brought most economic activities to a grinding halt in urban areas, rural India continued to be normal in view of exemptions from restrictions allowed to farmers to conduct farming operations. These exemptions helped to maintain continuity in the supply chain. Food Corporation of India and State Governments carried out massive procurement of rabi crops, mainly wheat. A vibrant agricultural sector is a guarantee for meeting the primary needs of the poor, vis-à-vis the rural demand may be maintained.

Low crude oil price is also a boon for Indian economy which is largely dependent on oil imports. Covid-related crash in crude oil prices has proved to be a windfall for India. Import bill has reduced, making the current account deficit in the balance of payments more manageable. India is enjoying enormous benefits as a result of the current low prices of crude oil. The recent global political scenario is also helpful for reviving the Indian economy as India has become a preferred destination for foreign investment. The Government also insisting on a import substitution drive through the slogan raised by the Hon’ble PM, ‘Vocal for Local’.

Though we are in a very dark state of affair presently, but the silver line is already showing and we have to fight hard to overcome this dark state to wake up to a new morning.

Krishnadas Bhattacharjee

Content A. Director’s Message 03 B. Editorial 04 C. AV Space 05 D. From the Districts 06 E. Focus District – Birbhum 09 F. News & Views 24 G. Special Feature 29

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 Editorial:

The covid-19 pandemic has disrupted businesses like never before, but it has also created an opportunity to invest in digital solutions that will build resilience in the long-term. The demand for digital solutions across cloud services, consumer-facing businesses, and education, among others, has gone up significantly during the pandemic. However, businesses are first and foremost investing on keeping track of their workforce and operations functional. Traditionally, sectors outside of new age businesses, banking and financial services, have not turned wholeheartedly towards automation solutions yet. The lockdown has clearly demonstrated how technologically-enabled businesses have thrived during the crisis, but many businesses are still figuring out where they want to start their digital journey in the new normal.

The entire focus of enterprises during the lockdown has gone from digitalisation for cost optimization to business continuity. The pandemic has of course increased the level of automation. Sectors such as retail and industrial manufacturing are still catching up to these solutions, but others such as financial services are ahead of the curve.

However, the challenge is to ensure a non-disruptive supply chain to channel the demand effectively. The state of digitalisation in India today is not the highest. In the 7 crore MSMEs in the country, contributing to approximately one-third of the gross domestic product, the level of digitalisation is not very high as compared to other countries even as we crossed 73 years of our Independence in this month. Definitely, automation and digital methods can help SMEs ride this crisis and come out stronger than how they entered it.

Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation of three years within three months with massive adoption of digital solutions for supply chain management and remote collaboration among other areas. However, access to relevant data sets for firms to start their journey across sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and healthcare is still a stumbling block. As businesses started moving to the unlock phase in addition to workforce safety, they wanted to know how they could engage with employees, customers and partners better through digital solutions.Smaller companies are much more agile in the context of such change and are taking the leap in such engagements, be it in terms of creating apps for their sales teams or to track employee distribution for better visibility of how their resources are being used. In this edition we are sharing our thoughts on Digital MSME. Regular features are obviously less in contents but rich in deliverables. Hope the shared information will help you to stride to expand your vision further.

Debabrata Mitra

Editor : Sri Debabrata Mitra, Deputy Director (G&C)

Sub Editor : Sri Chitresh Biswas, Asstt. Director (Stat)

Cover : Theme - Digital Platform Back Cover : Report on CHAMPIONS Control Room of WB published in Bartaman

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020

AV SPACE

What is & How to register Udyam Registration: New process for registration of MSME as Udyam has begun on 1 July 2020. It will be fully online, paperless and based on self-declaration. No documents or proof are required to be uploaded for registering an MSME. Adhaar Number will be required for registration. The new portal for Udyam Registration is www.udyamregistration.gov.in.

WHAT IS UDYAM REGISTRATION

Udyam Registration, the newly launched process for registration of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) began on 1 July 2020. Since then entrepreneurs are asking about the new process. Please follow the following link to know about the process of registration.

HOW TO REGISTER UDYAM REGISTRATION

AGRICULTURE INFRASTRUCTURE FUND The role of infrastructure is crucial for agriculture development and for taking the production dynamics to the next level. The Hon’ble Finance Minister announced on 15.05.2020 Rs 1 lakh crore Agri Infrastructure Fund for farm-gate infrastructure for farmers. Financing facility of Rs.1,00,000 crore will be provided for funding Agriculture Infrastructure Projects at farm-gate & aggregation points.

Hon’ble PM on Agricultural Infrastructure Fund

New India Samachar: A monthly PDF flipbook is being published by DAVP for better understanding of the Government policies and schemes. The name of the e-magazine is ‘New India Samachar’. It is being published in 13 different Indian languages. Please click the following link for a detail reading of the great initiative of the Government for better public connect.

Click here to read New India Samachar in Bengali

GeM – Some explanation: The following links may benefit the viewer about adding new product over GeM for selling the product to GeM. Not only that, sometimes seller needs to participate in bid process. That is also given here for our reader.

Adding New Product GeM Bidding Process

SOME IMPORTANT WEBLINKS:

EEPC INDIA MAGAZINE

TReDS Platforms Invoicemart M1Xchange RXIL

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020

FROM THE DISTRICT

Kolkata Webinar through CISCO for Atmanirvar Bharat Newly launched Udyam Registration A webinar on Atmanirvar Bharat Newly launched Udyam Registration and other schemes of Ministry of MSME for MSME Sectors was organized by MSME-DI, Kolkata in association with District Industries Centre, Bankura & Purulia , FASII ER , District Chamber of Commerce, Bankura and Federation of Medium & Small Industries, Purulia on 12.08.2020 where around 37 participants from Kolkata and other District of West Bengal were present. The Welcome address has been given by Shri Debdutta Banerjee, Hony. Regional Secretary, ER, FASII.

During his inaugural address he highlighted about the importance of the schemes of Atmanirvar Bharat and requested to all stakeholders of FASII and other District Association to take the facilities of the said schemes. The address has given by Shri Prabir Sarkar, Jt. Secretary, Bankura Chamber of Commerce and Shri Monoj Kumar Fogla, General Secretary, FMSI, Purulia, they encouraged all members of District Association for improvements of their units in present scenario. During the address by Guest of Honour, Shri Samir Kumar Panda, General Manager, DIC, Bankura and Shri Prabir Kumar Roy, General Manager, DIC, Purulia expressed the present State Govt. schemes and policy of MSMEs and encouraged all members of Association has present over there. During the address by Guest of Honour Shri Ramesh Prased, LDM, UBI, Bankura and Shri Sourav Saha, LDM, UBI, Purulia expressed the present Central Govt. Atmanirvar schemes and policy of MSMEs and encouraged to take the financial facilities from Banking sector to all participants has present over there.

During key note address Shri P. K. Das, Dy. Director, MSME-DI, Kolkata highlighted initiatives taken by Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India for development of improvements of MSMEs with ZED certification, Lean technique, MSE-CDP, SFURTI etc. including newly launched Udyam Registration and took the entire session of this webinar.

During special address Shri D Mitra, Dy. Director, MSME-DI, Kolkata highlighted Champions portal to facilitate MSMEs evolving and coordinating policies and programmes for development of MSMEs as ancillaries to large industries took the session of the said webinar. A detailed question answer session was also conducted. During Technical session Shri Amitav Lohariwal, Indrajit Dutt, Dhananjay Daha asked regarding the registration procedure of Udyam Registration and other schemes guideline like MSME-CDP, SFURTI, ZED, LMCS etc., Shri P. K. Das , Dy. Director, MSME-DI, Kolkata brief about the Udyam Registration , revised ZED and LMCS schemes step by step and requested all the participants for joining the mission of Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India.

The meeting was ended by vote of thanks by Shri R Maji, Asstt Director, MSME-DI, Kolkata.

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 MSME-DI, Kolkata participated in Video Conference (VC) on GeM organized by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., Kolkata. MSME-DI, Kolkata actively participated in the Video Conference (VC) on GeM organized by GRSE Ltd., Kolkata on 10.08.2020. The VC was conducted from 3.00 P.M to 05.30 P.M. on 10.08.2020. Around 60 persons including the representatives from various MSME units and Officials of GRSE Ltd., MSME-DI, Kolkata and others participated in this VC.

The technical session on GeM was covered by Shri Biswajit Sarkar, Expert on GeM, West Bengal. During the technical session on GeM, various aspects regarding the registration of both the buyers as well as the sellers, the advantages of the GeM registration, GeM facilities, GeM features, provisions for the MSEs under the Public Procurement Policy - 2012 etc. were covered. Substantial coverage on GeM 4.0 was also given during the presentation - depicting its advanced features. There had been an interactive session after the presentation of the technical session on GeM is over.

PUBLIC OUTREACH OF MSME-DI, KOLKATA IN NEW NORMAL SITUATION

DETAILS OF WEBINAR ORGANISED BY MSME-DI, KOLKATA FROM 26/05/2020 TO 11/08/2020

Date on which Total no of Sl. Name of the webinar Topic on which webinar organised participants No. MSME-DI organised attended Role of Artificial Intelligence changing 1 DI, Kolkata 06.06. 2020 strategy of organizing in post covid-19 250 era Post covid-19 strategy and 2 DI, Kolkata 14.06. 2020 34 Champions portal for MSMEs IPR Intervention for the benefit of 3 DI, Kolkata 23.06.2020 52 MSME post Covid-19 Productivity Improvements for MSME 4 DI, Kolkata 02.07.2020 Sectors in association with FOSMI, 47 Kolkata ATMANIRBHAR, CGTMSE, MSE-CDP, SFURTI, ESDP, PMEGP & Rural-Cum- 5 DI, Kolkata 14.07.2020 40 General Entrepreneurship Guidance etc. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) 6 DI, Kolkata 16.07.2020 37 Interventions for the benefit of MSMEs Idea on India Innovations during 7 DI, Kolkata 27.07.2020 120 Covid-19 Times

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DETAILS OF WEBINAR PARTICIPATED BY MSME-DI, KOLKATA FROM 26/05/2020 TO 11/08/2020

Date on which Total no of Sl. Name of the DI, Kolkata Topic on which webinar organised participants No. MSME-DI participated the attended webinar One Week FDP on Innovation- Start- ups-IPR: A post COVID19 Overview 1 DI, Kolkata 09.06.2020 210 organized by JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani Discussion on financial stimulus package on MSME with banks 2 DI, Kolkata 12.06.2020 52 administration & Post lock down organized by CII, North Bengal Innovation & Entrepreneurship-Post COVID organized by 3 DI, Kolkata 14.06.2020 52 Siliguri Institute of Technology Centre of Innovation

Meeting on Empowered Committee 4 DI, Kolkata 15.06.2020 on MSME organized by 35 RBI, Kolkata

Innovation & Entrepreneurship-Post COVID organized by 5 DI, Kolkata 24.06.2020 175 Surender Institute of Engg. & Management

Entrepreneurship: Challenges in the 6 DI, Kolkata 07.07.2020 New Normal organized by 62 Calcutta Business School

Different Schemes of MSME organized 7 DI, Kolkata 22.07.2020 75 by Brainware University

Different Schemes of MSME organized 8 DI, Kolkata 07.08.2020 83 by Brainware University

Public Procurement & GeM 9 DI, Kolkata 10.08.2020 69 organized by GRSE, Kolkata

Webinar on Vocal for local & Public procurement opportunity for MSMEs 10 DI, Kolkata 11.08.2020 51 through GeM organized by ICC,Kolkata

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020

FOCUS DISTRICT – BIRBHUM

"The land of the red soil" (Lalbhumi) is also "the land of the brave". Several brave kings have dominated Birbhum since the beginning. Remnants of civilizations add profound historical importance to place. The district headquarters is Suri. Bolpur-Shantiniketan, Nanor, Joydev- Kenduli, Bakreswar and Nalhati are the principal sites of attraction here. The Visva Bharati University at Shantiniketan, established by Rabindranath Tagore, is one of the internationally renowned places. Many festivals are celebrated in this culturally rich district - Poush Mela, Basanta Utsav, Kenduli Mela etc. Trapaith and Bakreswar are other famous places of attractions.

Introduction: Birbhum district has a history of dates back to the age of ‘Mahabharata’, when there was a village of ‘Akchokra’. In this village ‘Pandus’ are said to have taken shelter after their escape from ‘Jatugriha’. Bhim, the 2nd Pandava, resided there for some time. The area covering the present day Birbhum district was full of forests as reflected from the name ‘Birbhum’ itself. According to the dialect of the traditional inhabitants of the area ‘Bir’ denotes forest and ‘Bhum’ means land.

Brief History of Birbhum:

At the dawn of the history, part of the district as now constituted appears to have been included in the tract of the country known as "Rarh" and part in the tract called "Vajjabhumi ". There are reference in the Jain text ‘Acharanga Sutta’ that Mahavir extensively travelled the country of ‘Ladh’ (Radh/Rarh) and ‘Vajjabhumi’ in the 5th century B.C.; and the description of them would seem to show that the eastern part of the district , with its alluvial soil, well-watered by rivers, formed part of Rarh, while the wilder and more rugged country to the west was aptly known as Vajjabhumi, i.e., the country of Thunderbolt.

Rarh was part of the territory ruled over by the Maurayan Emperors, and was subsequently included in the empire of the imperial Guptas, of Shasankas and of Harshavardhana. After dismemberment of Harsha's Empire, it was included in the Pala kingdom and formed a part of it until middle of 12th Century A.D. After the Palas, Sens (1070–1230 AD) came in power of Bengal under the kingship of Hemanta Sen, and definitely had control over the areas of

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 present Birbhum till the period of Lakshman Sen AD-1179), as is evident from the writings of the famous Sanskrit poet, one of the Pancharatnas (five gems), in the court of Lakshman Sen and author of ‘Gita Govinda’. In this context it is pertinent to mention here that in commemoration of the poet Jaydev, the festival of Pous-Samkranti is celebrated traditionally every year at his birth place Jaydeb-Kenduli of Illambazar CD Block.

After conquest of Nabadwip (Nadia) by Muhammad Bin Bakhtiyar Khilji in AD 1201 Muslim rule established in Bengal, though this particular region was almost free from such rules, instead was dominated by feudatory Hindu chiefs like Rudrasaran Roy or Birsimha.

During the early days of Turkis conquest of Bengal in 13th Century A.D., the Lakhnor or the Nagar alias Rajnagar nearly 21 Km. west of Suri had been the capital of Birbhum. This was also an important frontier outpost of Muslim ruler. After this, for many centuries the controls of the Mohammedans over the Western part of the district appears to have been merely nominal, and the country was left under the rule of Hindu chiefs, called Bir Rajas.

After the cession of the Diwani to the East India Company in 1765, Birbhum was administered from Murshidabad until 1787. In that year in consequence of the unsettled state of the country, which required a separate administration, it was constituted as district with Vishnupur (i.e. eastern portion of Bankura), and this arrangement continued till 1793, when Vishnupur was transferred to the Burdwan Collectorate. In 1809, the collectorship of Birbhum was abolished, and the district was again administered from Murshidabad, an Assistant Collector remaining in charge at Suri. In 1820, Birbhum was reconstituted as a separate district and restored to its former area, with the exception of a few estates were transferred to the Jungle Mahals.

By this time, in 1855, the district has also become part of the Santhal Revolt. The Santhal or the hill tribe of Birbhum forms, in all essentials, a distinct ethnical entity and once inhabited the whole western frontier of Lower Bengal, from within a few miles of the sea to the hills of Bhagalpur. On 30 June 1855 the Santhal rebel leaders Sidhu Murmu and Kanhu Murmu mobilized nearly 30 thousand Santhals and declared a rebellion against both the British colonial authority and upper caste zamindari system. It started on June 30, 1855 and on November 10, 1855 martial law was proclaimed which lasted until January 3, 1856 when martial law was suspended and the movement was brutally ended by troops loyal to the British Raj.

After the Santhal rebellion, the upland tracts on the West, which had been a rallying point of the rebels, were transferred to the newly constituted district of Santhal Paraganas and in this way four paraganas and a part of the fifth were detached from Birbhum, viz., Sarath Deoghar, Pabbia , Kundahit Karaya, Muhmmadabad and part of Darin Mauleswar. In 1872 the district consisted of the following thanas (1) Suri, (2) Rajnagar, (3) Dubrajpur, (4) Kasba (now Bolpur), (5) Sakulipur, (6) Labpur, (7) Barwan, (8) Mayureswar with a total area of 1,344 square miles. In 1879 Barwan with an area of 108 sq. miles was transferred to Murshidabad, while the thanas of Rampurhat and Nalhati (including the present thana of Murarai) were transferred from Lalgunj subdivision of that district to Birbhum.

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DISTRICT The district Birbhum was never been considered as industrially developed. Considering the fact that the Large Medium and Small-Scale Industries were set up before independence on the both sides of the river of Hooghly form Naihati to Howrah, a large number of Jute Mills and Foundry Industries had been set up. On the other hand, huge number of industries were set up at Durgapur-Asansol and Kalyani Industrial area after independence. Still this district is not industrially backward if we take an account of the contribution of the Micro, Small & Medium enterprises.

The scenario of MSME of the district is a well combination of agro based and mineral based industries. Besides this, the district has a rich heritage of cotton and silk textiles. Rural artisans are engaged in pottery, wooden works, leather works, embroidery on share, brass and bell metal works in the mode of cottage/household industries.

Birbhum is an important district of “Rarh Region” situated in the northern part of Burdwan Division of West Bengal. The district lies between 23˚-32’-30”and 24˚-35’-0” North Latitude and 88˚-01’-40”and 87˚-05’-25” East Latitude. The district is bounded by Murshidabad in the East and North-East, Burdwan in the South and South-East and Santal Parganas of Jharkhand in the West and North-West. Topography

The district is spread over an area of 4545 sq. km. and is characterized by undulating topography. The land situation is gradually slopped down from the west to the flat plains appear in the furthest of the district. Most of the rivers and rivulets originate from the Chhotonagpur hills, enter in to the western part and pass through the eastern direction of the district. The river Ajoy divides the districts Birbhum and Burdwan. The rivers Mayurakshi, Hinglow, Bansloi, Kopai, Bakreswar, Siddheswari, Brahamani, Dwarka etc. pass through different blocks of the district.

The area of the district lies under 3 Agro-climatic Zones of the State namely (1) Gangetic Alluvial Zone, (2) Vindhyan Alluvial Zone, (3) Undulating Red and Laterite Zone.

1. Gangetic Alluvial Zone: The alluvial soil is very deep, medium fine to medium texture, neutral to mildly alkaline in PH, calcareousness is significant in large section, base saturation moderately high, N, P status medium-to-medium low and K status is medium to high, external drainage medium to slow and internal drainage is moderate. 2. Vindhyan Alluvial Zone: Soil in general is deep in nature, texturally medium fine, mostly acidic in soil reaction and PH increasing with depth, external drainage medium, and internally moderate well-drained, ground water deeply placed, low in bases organic matter and phosphate (P), medium in potash (K). 3. Undulating Red and Laterite Zone: The region is primarily undulating with mounds and valleys and exhibiting different grades of laterisation process in soil formation.

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 Soil is normally well drained, susceptible to soil erosion due to rapid external drainage or runoff, soil reaction ranges from acidic in ridge and near neutral in valleys, base saturation, and organic carbon content, phosphate matter and potash are significantly low at ridge but increases down the slope especially at valley

Agriculture of the region is mostly rain dependent. Ground water is not easily and economically harvestable. Prevalence of moisture stress on standing Kharif crops during the late monsoon period is very common.

The Agro-climatic condition of the district is mainly influenced by the presence of a number of Rivers, Rivulets, Dams, and Barrages. The temperature varies from 12.7˚C to 28.3˚C in winter and from 25.5˚C to 41.5˚C in summer. The average rainfall is 1430 mm. the soil is generally acidic in nature. Availability of Minerals - Reserves/Resources

The district Birbhum possessed rich deposit of mineral resources in comparison to other districts of West Bengal. Main minerals resources found in Birbhum are Black Stone, China Clay, Coal, etc.

Black Stone: As far as the volume is concerned, black stone reserve occupies lst. Place among the mineral resources of this District. The area which is rich in black stone starting from Md. Bazar P.S. to Rampurhat extending up to Nalhati P.S. A similar resource is also available in the Dubrajpur P.S. The quality of the stone chips is not at all inferior to that of Pakur in Bihar area.

China Clay: This District is also rich in China Clay reserve. The estimated reserve is about 65 Million Tonnes distributed in Md. Bazar, Makdamnagr, Dewanganj, Adda etc. etc. area. At present here are 3 china clay washery units working as Patelnagar under Md. Bazar P.S. some.

Coal: Huge deposits of coal has been found in the nearby area of Dubrajpur P.S. which is adjacent to Raniganj area & in Khairasole area.

Total Production 2014-15 S.NO. Name of Major Mineral Indicated (in million tonnes) Inferred (in million tonnes) (in million tonnes)

1. Coal 5721.44 864.57 6331.04

SOURCE: Coal Directory of India, 2014-15.

FOREST

The characteristic of the forest in the district is mainly tropical forest. In this forest, Sal Eucalyptus, Akashmoni, Mahua, Sisu, Simul, Arjun, etc. are found. 15966 hectares of land in the western part of the district are covered by forest. Out of the total area of forest, reserved forest is about 3125 hectares, protected forest about 3274 hectares, unclassed state forest 9245 hectares and vested land for forestry 329 hectares. About 3.78% of geographical area of the district is covered by forest. The forest area spreading over the western part of the district specially Rajnagar, Md. Bazar, and Illambazar.

➢ Reserve Forest : 2978.60 ➢ Protected Forest : 5629.80 ➢ Un-classed State Forest : 7318.10

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 ADMINISTRATIVE SET UP

Panchayat Sub-Division C.D.Block/M Samity Gram Panchayat Gram Sansad 8 65 975 Nalhati-I 1 9 139 Nalhati (M)* - - - Naihati-II 1 6 86 Murarai-I 1 7 127 Rampurhat Sub-Divisions Murarai-II 1 9 144 Mayureswar-I 1 9 121 Mayureswar-II 1 7 97 Rampurhat-I 1 9 98 Rampurhat (M) - - - Rampurhat-II 1 9 128 7 62 689 Mohammad Bazar 1 12 109 Sainthia 1 12 146 Sainthia(M) - - - Dubrajpur 1 10 126 Sadar Sub-Divisions Dubrajpur(M) - - - Rajnagar 1 5 55 Suri-I 1 7 79 Suri(M) - - - Suri-II 1 6 64 Khoyrasole 1 10 110 4 40 579 Bolpur-Sriniketan 1 9 148 Bolpur(M) - - - Bolpur Sub-Divisions Labhpur 1 11 147 Nanoor 1 11 168 Illambazar 1 9 116 District (3 Sub-Divisions) 19 167 2243

DISTRICT AT A GLANCE

S.No Particular Year Unit Statistics 1 Geographical & Administrative features (A) Geographical Data i) Latitude 23°32’30” 24°35’ N ii) Longitude 87°5’25” 88°1’40” E iii) Geographical Area Sq. Kms. 4545 (B) Administrative Units i) Sub divisions Nos. 3 ii) Police Stations Nos. 20 iii) Inhabited Villages Nos. 2242 iv) Mouzas/ Revenue villages Nos. 2473 v) Panchayat Samity & C.D. Block Nos. 19 vii) Municipalities Nos. 6 viii) Gram Panchayats Nos. 167 x) Assembly Area Nos. 11

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 2. Population (A) Sex-wise i) Male 2011 Nos. 1790920 ii) Female 2011 Nos. 1711484 (B) Rural Population 2011 Nos. 3052956 3. Agriculture A. Land utilization i) Total Area 2013-14 Hectare 327010 ii) Non-Agriculture Land 2013-14 “ 101300 iii) Culturable Waste Land 2013-14 “ 3528 4. Forest (i) Forest 2014-15 Th. Hectares 1174 5. Livestock & Poultry A. Cattle i) Cows 2012 Nos. 954487 ii) Buffaloes 2012 Nos. 58083 B. Other livestock i) Goats 2012 Nos. 743708 ii) Pigs 2012 Nos. 30791 6. Railways Connectivity Length of rail line 2010-11 Kms 272.32 7. Roadways (a) National Highway 2014-15 Kms 18435 (b) State Highway 2014-15 Kms 3702 (c) District Roads 2014-15 Kms 9449 (d) Rural Roads 2014-15 Kms 2374 8. Communication (a) Post offices 2010-11 Nos. 477 (b) Telephone centre 2010-11 Nos. 16 9. Public Health () Categories Source No. Beds (a) Sub Centres 484 NA (b) GPHQ Sub Centres 167 NA Primary Health Centres 58 300 (c) Data from (d) Block Primary Health Centres Website of 15 435 (e) Rural Hospitals CMOH, 4 170 Birbhum (f) Sub Divisional Hospital 1 125 (g) District Hospital Suri 1 520 (h) District Hospital Ramphat 1 286 (i) Private Allopathic Hospitals As per 52 1399 Website of 7 85 (j) Private Eye Hospitals Birbhum (k) Private Homoeopathic Hospitals District Admin. 1 30 10. Banking Commercial (a) Commercial Bank 2013-14 Nos. 241 (b) Rural Bank 2013-14 Nos. 161 (c) Co-Operative Bank 2013-14 Nos. 1 11. Education (a) Primary school 2013-14 Nos. 2429 (b) Middle schools 2013-14 Nos. 286 (c) Secondary & Sr. Secondary Sch. 2013-14 Nos. 377 (d) Colleges 2013-14 Nos. 18 (e) General University 2013-14 Nos. 1 (f) Centres of Open Universities 2013-14 Nos. 7

Source: District Statistical Handbook of BAES & Economic Review,2014, Govt. of W.B

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 INDUSTRIAL SCENERIO OF BIRBHUM DISTRICT (WEST BENGAL) Existing Status of Industrial Areas in Birbhum District

Sl. Name of Ind. Land Land Prevailing No of No of No of No. of No. Area acquired developed Rate Per Plots allotted Vacant Units in (In hectare) (In hectare) Sqm (In Rs.) Plots Plots Production 1 Bolpur I.E Ph-I 173 acres - Rs.25000/katha 24 13 11 13 for 30 yrs 2 Bolpur I.E Ph-II ------3 Bakreshwar I.E 17 acres ------4 Bolpur 176 acres ------

Source:- WBSIDC & WBIIDC Industry at a Glance

Sl. No. Head Unit Particulars 1 Registered Industrial Unit No. 201 2 Total Industrial Unit No. NA 3 Registered Micro & Small-Scale Enterprise No. 14036 4 Employment in Registered Working Factories (Daily Avg.) No. 8057 5 Employment in Micro & Small-Scale Enterprises No. 67718 Source: District Statistical Handbook of BAES & Economic Review,2014, Govt. of W.B

UDYOG AADHAAR REGISTRATION: (As on 10.04.2019)

Manufacturing Micro Small Medium Total 3655 142 5 3802 Services Micro Small Medium Total 10142 85 7 10234

DETAILS OF EXISTING MICRO & SMALL ENTERPRISES AND ARTISAN UNITS IN THE DISTRICT

NIC CODE TYPE OF INDUSTRY NUMBER OF UNITS (Mfg.) 10 Manufacture of Food Products 397 11 Manufacture of beverages 23 12 Manufacture of Tobacco Products 10 13 Manufacture of Textiles 1207 17 Manufacture of paper and paper products 37 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products 80 22 Manufacture of rubber and plastics products 32 23 Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products 94 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products 94 52 Warehousing and support activities 8

Source: UAM Website Growth Trend The district Birbhum was never been considered as industrially developed. Considering the fact that the Large Medium and Small-Scale Industries were set up before independence on the both sides of the river of Hooghly form Naihati to Howrah, a large number of Jute Mills and Foundry Industries had been set up. On the other hand, huge number of industries were set up at Durgapur-Asansol and Kalyani Industrial area after independence. Still this district is not industrially backward if we take an account of the contribution of the Micro, Small & Medium enterprises.

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 The scenario of MSME of the district is a well combination of agro based and mineral based industries. Besides this, the district has a rich heritage of cotton and silk textiles. Rural artisans are engaged in pottery, wooden works, leather works, embroidery on share, brass and bell metal works in the mode of cottage/household industries.

The handicrafts in Birbhum are very popular and in high demand in Market. A large number of artisans are directly engaged in different types of handicraft items. Some artisans mainly women are involved in production of handicraft items. Kantha Stitch and leather handicraft items of Birbhum produce a special attraction to the customers of all over India and in abroad also. The handicraft sector directly and indirectly employed a large number of people. In Birbhum, there are so many villages, where major rural women are involved in stitching work in Kantha stitch. It is a good sign not only in economy of a nation but it has a high social value. If some financial and infrastructural support should be provided to the artisans, it will bring a golden success in Indian economy. Major handicraft products of Birbhum: 1. Kantha Stitch Items 2. Batik Print 3. Leather Items 4. Docra Puthi Mala 5. Sola Craft 6. Brass & Bell metal 7. Jute Crafts 8. Date root & seed ornaments 9. Ornaments, macrom, brass,etc 10. Wood curving 11. Cane & Bamboo products 12. Paintings-patachitra, Sara, wall hangings etc 13. Image, idols of paddy, straw 14. Terakota, Clay Modelling

Generally, industries are not dispersed uniformly in an area. They have a tendency to agglomerate at certain places. Various reasons are attributed for the concentration of units. However, for maximum economic benefit and upliftment of an area, govt. agencies and planners select some centres which have developmental potentialities, possess the required infrastructure and will be able to reap the economy of scale. Such places are known as Growth Centres. The following economic indicators are taken into account while selecting Growth Centres of an area.

1) Population size and growth of settlement 2) Availability of economic facilities

3) Adequate transport facilities 4) Availability of secondary infrastructure

5) Proximity to the existing commercial centres and markets. 6) Concentration and availability of various material resources and

7) Occupational pattern of the local work force. After taking into consideration the above factors and discussion with knowledgeable persons/official concerned, the following places have been recommended as important growth centres in the district:

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020

1) Bolpur

2) Suri

3) Rampurhat

4) Md. Bazar

5) Sainthia

6) Patel Nagar (selected for mineral resources)

7) Nalhati An Industrial Growth Centre has been approved by West Bengal Industrial Infrastructural Corporation (WBIIDC) to build a Mega Growth Centre at Bolepur about 5 Kms away from Bolepur Town on Bolepur-Illambazar road. An area of 55.0236 acres of land has been earmarked for constructing of growth centre. Industrial projects implemented in the district

Year No. of Units Invt. (In Cr.)

2008 5 17.69

2009 - -

2010 3 13.33

Source: Economic Review, 2011-12, West Bengal

Vendorisation / Ancillarisation of the Industry Establishment of ancillary units depends on the large-scale units. As such, there are no large- scale units who can create ancillary units. But there are a number of large-scale units in Durgapur, Asansol & Burdwan areas. Although these large-scale units have their ancillary units, but new ancillary units in the district may come up on competitive basis. The Bakraswar Thermal Power Plant is fully operational since 2009 up to its capacity of 1050MW. There is a good scope for setting up of ancillary units depending upon this plant.

Major items produced

• Agro-based: Rice Mill, Edible Oil Mill, Flour Mill • Food Processing Industries: Snacks & Confectioneries, Noodles, Ice Cream/Ice Candy • Mineral based: Black Stone Crusher, China Clay washery& Grinding • Wood Based: Wooden Saw mill • Plastic: PET Bottles, Household utility items, Industry Products • Textiles: Garments • Metallurgical: Utensils of Aluminum, Brass & Bell Metal • Engineering & Fabrication: Gate, Grill, Steel Furniture • Concrete based: RCC Poles. • Fly Ash Products: Fly Ash Brick, Paver Block

Concentration of MSEs in any particular industry.

A. RICE MILLS

1. M/S Joy BalaBakreswar Rice Mill, Amba More, Mollarpur 2. M/S Sakhi Food Products, Joyrampur, Chakpara, Rampurhat,

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 3. M/S R.K. Rice Mill Pvt. Ltd., Sukna, P.O- Charicha 4. M/S Laxmi Shree Rice Mill Pvt. Ltd., Trisulapatty, Bolpur 5. M/S U.B Rice Mill, Protappur, Mallickpur 6. M/S Jampeswar Agro Udyog Pvt. Ltd., Bakul, Labpur 7. M/S Joy Maa Durga Rice Mill, Iswarpur, Ahmadpur 8. M/S Umarani Agrotech Pvt. Ltd., Hetampur, Rajbati 9. M/S Sarada Rice Mill, Iswarpur, Ahmedpur 10. M/S Dharmaraj Rice Mill, Baliguri, Uchkaran 11. M/S Cttajer Rice Mill Pvt. Ltd., Nandava, Parulia

B. RICE BARN OIL MILLS

1. M/S Bharati Tel Udyog Pvt. Ltd., Vivekananda Sarani, Sainthia 2. M/S Birbhum Oil Industries Pvt. Ltd., Nandara, Parulia 3. M/S Arti Agro Oil Products Pvt. Ltd., Iswarpur, Ahmedpur 4. M/S P.K Agri Link Pvt. Ltd., Suri, Birbhum 5. M/S Sarada Rice & Bil Mill, Iswarpur, Ahmedpur

C. MUSTARD OIL MILLS

1. M/S Joy Bharat Oil industries, Sainthia 2. M/S Joy Gopal Oil Industries, Sainthia 3. M/S Gopal Oil Industries, Sainthia 4. M/S Ambika Oil Mill, Sainthia 5. M/S Gautam Oil Mill, Sainthia 6. M/S Swastic Oil Mill, Sainthia 7. M/S Durga Oil Mill, Sainthia 8. M/S Patwari Oil Mill, Sianthia 9. M/S Baba Loknath Oil Mill, Balsunda colony, Sainthia 10. M/S Chandra Oil Mill, Sainthia 11. M/S Shankar Modern Oil Mill, R.N.Tagore Road, Suri

D. FLOUR MILLS

1. M/S kochar Enterprise Pvt. Ltd., Buicha, Gorolla 2. M/s Trinath Modern Atta Mill, Abderpur, Suri

E. POLYMER INDUSTRY 1. M/S Sanhit Polymer Pvt. Ltd. 2. M/S Haldia Down Stream Project, Govt. Industrial estate Layekbazar, Bolpur 3. M/S Samta Plastics, Kharsinpur, Mollarpur

F. METAL BASED INDUSTRY 1. M/S Star Aluminium Product, Vill+P.O. - Margram 2. M/S Joy Maa Tara Aluminium Industries, Vill+P.O. - Kharun 3. M/S BirbhumAluminium, Rampurhat

G. PACKAGED DRINKING WATER 1. M/S Satyannda Aqua Industries, Kalidanga, Rampurhat 2. M/S Rajput Aqua, Mollarpur, Bahina More 3. M/S Indian Aqua Industries, Kaitha, Nalhati 4. M/S Trishoa RO Mineral Water, Bolpur 5. M/S N.D.Water, Asram Para, Nalhati

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 6. M/S Shanti Aqua, Brahmanigram, Rampurhat 7. M/S J.D Enterprise Packaged Drinking Water, Palsa, 8. M/S Pabitra Aqua, Md. Bazar

H. FLY ASH BRICKS 1. M/S Debi Green Bricks, Burema, Dubrajpur 2. M/S Sangopang Bricks Pvt. Ltd., Hetampur, HetampurRajbati 3. M/S P.K.T Fly Ash Bricks, Nimtikuri, Chakdha 4. M/S Maa Eco Project, Gumtadanga, Kundala

I. ICE CANDI MANUFACTURING 1. M/S Krishna Ice Candi, Jubutia, Alinagar 2. M/S Bharat Ice Cream Ice Candi Mill, Sattore 3. M/S Khan Ice Candi 4. M/S Diamond Ice Candi, Patharchapri

J. MINERAL BASED INDUSTRIES 1. M/S Sani Enterprise, Panchami, Bharkanta 2. M/S Navjug Mineral Sand Agreegate Ltd., Panchami, Bharkanta 3. M/S Basuki Mineral Industries

K. CHINA CLAY BASED 1. M/S Patelnagar Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd., Patelnagar, Md. Bazar 2. M/S West Bengal Projects Ltd., Makdunanagar, P.O- Makdunanagar

Major Exportable Item Shantiniketan Leather articles and other handicrafts item, kantha stitch saree etc.

Service Enterprises Webel IT Park has been set up in Bolpur Growth Centre with a view of growth in IT enabled service enterprises.

Potential areas for service industry

Bolpur, Sainthia, Rampurhat, Bakreshwar, Dubrajpur Potential area for new MSMEs

Agro based industries, and leather products, Biscuit, GLS lamp, Plastic based modern items, Ceramic Insulating items.

EXISTING CLUSTERS OF MICRO & SMALL ENTERPRISE

DETAIL OF MAJOR CLUSTERS Brass & Bell Metal, Shantiniketan Leather Goods are the major clusters available in the Bankura District, West Bengal. Manufacturing Sector

Brass & Bell Metal, Shantiniketan Leather Goods

Service Sector

Webel IT Park has been set up in Bolpur Growth Centre with a view of growth in IT enabled service enterprises

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 Details for identified cluster (Under MSME-DI, Kolkata)

IID Cluster, Bolpur

Cluster Cluster Status SPV Coordinator Remarks IID Recommendation for Proposal for Upgradatation of the ID MD, West Bengal Small After upgradation 360 Cluster, Centre. Industrial Development people will be benefitted Bolpur. Corporation Limited through employment. As per SIDBI Appraisal, GOI Grant in Aid: Rs. 372.90 lakhs (WBSIDC), Kolkata. (60%), & Govt. of WB Contribution: Rs. 248.61 lakhs (40%). Total Project Cost: Rs. 621.51 lakhs.

Santiniketan Leather Goods Cluster

Particulars Details Location details indicating GP Sriniketan Bolpur, PO-Sriniketan, GP-Ruppur (Activity area-Rupur GP-Sattor, Bolpur MC) Name of the SPV Santiniketan Leather Goods Cluster Industrial CoOperative Society Limited Main Product of the Cluster Santiniketan Leather Goods(GI Registered) No. of enterprises 112 no., category - Micro-112 Employment 12602 no., Men-520, Women-740, General-567, SC- 202, ST-35, Min-465 Annual Turnover of the Cluster (in Rs) Rs. 11.60 crore Present technology Manual & Semi-automatic Whether cluster product is exported? Yes Present critical gap of the units Non availability of raw materials, Technology, modern machinery and marketing problem Intervention already taken in soft activities Training, Exposure /Study visit completed. Land purchased amounting Rs 27.60 lakh, Building completed except interior decoration Intervention already taken in hard activities amounting Rs 180 lakh) Whether Hard intervention is possible? Yes

Tikarberta Brass & Bell Metal Cluster

Particulars Details Location details indicating GP Vill-Tikarbeta, P.O. Joydev Kenduli, Illambazar CD Block Municipality-Dubrajpur, Block-Illambazar: GP-Joydev-Kenduli, Block Khoyrasole: GP- Area of the cluster Hazratpur, Lokepur, Khoyrasole & Panchra; PS- Dubrajpur, Illambazar, Lokepur, Kankartala & Khoyrasole Name of the SPV Birbhum Brass and Bell Metal cluster industrial cooperative society limited Name, designation and contact no of the key Prabir Salui, Member, Contact No-9563092513 person of SPV Main Product of the Cluster Brass and Bell Metal utensils like Dish, Kalas, Bowl No. of enterprises 185 no. all are micro enterprises. Status of employment Total-585, Men-585, General-585, Women-0 Annual Turnover of the Cluster (in Rs) Rs-24000000 Present technology Traditional age-old technology, operated Manually. Whether cluster product is exported? No Present critical gap of the units Technology, Skill, Finance, Raw material. Intervention already taken in soft activities Training, Exposure /Study visit completed Intervention already taken in hard activities No Whether Hard intervention is possible ? Yes. Proposal already has been sent to the Director, MSME

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 Dubrajpur Gate, Grill Mfg. Cluster

Particulars Details Location Vill-Gokrul, P.O.-Kukhutia, (Activity area-Dubrajpur GP, Balichuri GP, Hetampur GP, Pauma GP &Chinpai GP) Block/Municipality BlocK-Dubrajpur. Main Product of the Cluster MS Gate, Grill, Shutter, etc. Enterprises 60 no., Micro-60. Employment 200 no., Men-200, Gen-160, SC-8, ST-2 Min-30. Annual Turnover of the Cluster (in Rs) Rs. 3 Crore. Present technology Traditional &Manual Whether cluster product is exported? (Yes/No) No Present critical gap of the units Technology, Skill, Finance Intervention already taken in soft activities Training, Exposure /study visit completed. Intervention already taken in hard activities No Whether Hard intervention is possible? (yes/No) Yes

Amarpur Readymade Garments Mfg. Cluster

Particulars Details Location Vill-Gargoria, P.O.-Gargoria, GP-Amarpur, (Activity area- Amarpur GP &Parui GP of Sainthia Block) Block/Municipality Block-Sainthia Main Product of the Cluster Readymade Garments Enterprises Total units-40, Micro unit-40 no. Employment Total-76, Men-35, , Women-41, Gen-16, SC-52, ST-8, Min-0. Annual Turnover of the Cluster (in Rs) Rs. 28 Lakh Present technology Traditional &Manual Whether cluster product is exported? No Present critical gap of the units Technology, Skill, Finance Intervention already taken in soft activities Skill Dev. Training, Study visit completed. Intervention already taken in hard activities No Whether Hard intervention is possible? Yes

Khayrabuni Bamboo Crafts Cluster

Particulars Details Location Vill-Khayrabuni, PO-Illambazar, Block Ilambazar. Block/Municipality,PS Ilambazar Main Product of the Cluster Bamboo Craft (Mora,Kulo,Jhuri,etc.) No. of enterprises in the cluster 80 no. Micro-80 Status of employment Total- 150, Men-70. Women-80, SC-150 Annual Turnover of the Cluster (in Rs) Rs-2000000(Rs.20 lakh) Present technology Manual Whether cluster product is Exported? No Present critical gap of the units Technology, Skill, Finance Intervention already taken in soft activities (brief description Skill Dev. Training completed. action taken in separate sheet) Intervention already taken in hard activities No Whether Hard intervention is possible? Yes

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 Adityapur Mrit Shilpa Cluster

Particulars Details Location details indicating GP Vill-Adityapur, PO-Adityapur, GP-Kankalitala (Activity area, GP-Kankalitala) Block/Municipality Bolpur Sriniketan Development Block Name, designation and contact no of the key person of SPV Narayan Karmakar, Contact No- 9002620792/7063180792 Main Product of the Cluster Different types of clay model & dolls. No. of Enterprises 20 no. Micro-20 Status of employment 35 no., Men-28, Womwn-07, Gen-32, SC-03 Annual Turnover of the Cluster (in Rs) Rs-3500000 (Rs 35 lakh) Present technology Manual Whether cluster product is exported? No Present critical gap of the units Technology, Skill, Finance. Intervention already taken in soft activities Skill Dev. Training completed. Intervention already taken in hard activities. No Whether Hard intervention is possible? Yes

Sajina Mrit Shilpa Cluster

Particulars Details Location Vill-Sajina,Po-Sajina,GP-Purandarpur (Activity area,GP-Purandarpur) Block/Municipality Suri-II Devlopment Block Main Product of the Cluster Different types of clay model(specilly different types of Hindu deities) Enterprises Total units- 11 no., Micro-11 Employment 35 no., Men-26, Women-09, SC-28, Gen-07. Annual Turnover of the Cluster (in Rs) Rs-4200000 (Rs.42 lakh) Present technology Traditional &Manual Whether cluster product is exported? No Present critical gap of the units Technology, Skill, Finance Intervention already taken in soft activities Skill Dev. Training completed. Intervention already taken in hard activities No Whether Hard intervention is possible ? Yes

Muralpur Wooden furniture Cluster

Particulars Details Location details indicating GP Vill-Muralpur,Po-Baliharpur ,GP-Kapistha (Activity area-Kapistha GP) Block/Municipality,PS Block-Md. Bazar,PS-Md.Bazar Main Product of the Cluster Wooden Furniture Enterprises Total units-40 no., Micro-40 Employment Total- 120 no., Men-120, Gen-120. Annual Turnover of the Cluster Rs-9000000 Present technology Traditional &Manual Whether cluster product is exported? No Present critical gap of the units Technology, Skill, Finance Intervention already taken in soft activities Skill Dev. Training completed Intervention already taken in hard activities No Whether Hard intervention is possible? Yes

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 Suri Readymade Garments Cluster

Particulars Details Office location: At-Station More ,Suri, PO-Suri, Location details indicating GP (Activity area-Suri Municipality, Suri-I, Suri-II Deb Block) Block/Municipality,PS Municipality-SuriMunicipality, PO-Suri Name of the SPV Suri Women Readymade Garments Cluster Industrial Co-Op. Soc. Ltd. Main Product of the Cluster All types of Readymade Garments and Kid wear Enterprises Total-units-50no., Micro-50 Employment Total-115, Men-12, Women-103, SC-11, ST-0, Gen-35, Min-69. Annual Turnover of the Cluster (in Rs) Rs-1500000 Present technology Manual & Semi-automatic Whether cluster product is exported? No Present critical gap of the units Technology, Skill, Finance. Intervention already taken in soft activities Skill Dev. Training, Study Visit completed Intervention already taken in hard activities Yes Whether Hard intervention is possible ? Yes

Khoyrasole Wooden Furniture Cluster

Particulars Details Location details indicating GP Office location: Vill-Gokrul, PO-Kukhutia, GP- Hetampur (Activity area GP- Dubrajpur, Balijuri, Hetampur, Paduma, Chipai) Block/Municipality,PS Block - Khoyrasole, PS-Kankartala, Lokepur & Khoyrasole Main Product of the Cluster Wooden furniture Enterprises Total units-40 no., Micro-40 Employment Total- 100, Men-100, Gen-80, SC-8, ST-2, Min-10. Annual Turnover of the Cluster (in Rs) Rs-8000000 Present technology Traditional & Manual Whether cluster product is exported? No Present critical gap of the units Technology, Skill, Finance Intervention already taken in soft activities Skill Dev. Training completed. Intervention already taken in hard activities No Whether Hard intervention is possible? Yes

Major issues faced by industry: The main reason behind the backwardness of the district is being the lack of infrastructure. Historically the economy of the district is agro based. Some cottage industries have shortage industrially skilled labour. Industrial awareness has to be created among the masses. Industrial infrastructural support in the form of industrial sheds, better transport facilities, cold storages, etc. needs to be developed. Some agro based industries failed to flare in changing market. Presently the state and central government are taking initiatives to change the scenario. Coming up of a 1000+ MW thermal power plant is a big step forward in that direction which opened up roads for ancillary industries.

For any queries regarding MSMEs in Birbhum District, feel free to contact:

Shri Sudip Kumar Sen District Nodal Officer, Birbhum Asstt. DIrector(L&F) MSME-DI, Kolkata +91 9432248076; [email protected]

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020

NEWS & VIEWS

MSME Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari Approves a New Scheme to Make India Aatmanirbhar in Agarbatti Production

Union Minister for MSME, Shri Nitin Gadkari has approved a unique employment generation program proposed by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to make India Aatmanirbhar in Agarbatti production. The program named as “Khadi Agarbatti Aatmanirbhar Mission” aims at creating employment for unemployed and migrant workers in different parts of the country while increasing domestic Agarbatti production substantially. The proposal was submitted to the Ministry of MSME for approval last month. The pilot project will be launched soon and on full-fledged implementation of the project, thousands of jobs will be created in the Agarbatti industry.

The scheme designed by KVIC on PPP mode is unique in the sense that in a very less investment, it will create sustainable employment and help private Agarbatti manufacturers to scale up Agarbatti production without any capital investment by them. Under the scheme, KVIC will provide Automatic Agarbatti making machines and powder mixing machines to the artisans through the successful private Agarbatti manufacturers who will sign the agreement as business partners. KVIC has decided to procure only locally made machines by Indian manufacturers which also aims at encouraging local production.

KVIC will provide 25% subsidy on the cost of the machines and will recover the remaining 75% of the cost from the artisans in easy installments every month. The business partner will provide the raw material to the artisans for making Agarbatti and will pay them wages on job work basis. Cost of artisans’ training will be shared between KVIC and the private business partner wherein KVIC will bear 75% of the cost while 25% will be paid by the business partner.

Each automatic Agarbatti making machine makes approximately 80 kg Agarbatti per day which will provide direct employment to 4 persons. One powder mixing machine, to be given on a set on 5 Agarbatti making machines, will provide employment to 2 persons.

The current job work rate for Agarbatti making is Rs 15 per kg. At this rate, 4 artisans working on one Automatic Agarbatti machine will earn minimum Rs 1200 per day by making 80 kg of Agarbatti. Hence every artisan will earn at least Rs 300 per day. Similarly, on powder mixing machine, each artisan will get a fixed amount of Rs 250 per day.

As per the scheme, the wages to the artisans will be provided by the business partners on weekly basis directly in their accounts through DBT only. Supply of raw material to the artisans, logistics, quality control and marketing of the final product will be the sole responsibility of the business partner. After recovery of the 75% cost, the ownership of the machines will automatically be transferred to the artisans.

A two-party agreement to this effect will be signed between KVIC and the Private Agarbatti manufacturer for successful running of the project on PPP Mode.

The scheme has been designed in wake of the two major decisions – import restriction on Raw Agarbatti and increase in import duty on Bamboo sticks - taken by the Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Finance respectively on the initiative of Shri Gadkari.

KVIC Chairman Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena said the two decisions of the Central Government created a huge employment opportunity in the Agarbatti industry. “In order to encash the huge employment generation opportunity, the KVIC designed a program namely “Khadi

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 Agarbatti Aatmanirbhar Mission” and submitted to the Ministry of MSME for approval,” Saxena said.

The program aims at handholding artisans and supporting the local Agarbatti industry. The current consumption of Agarbatti in the country is approximately 1490 MT per day; however, India’s per day production of Agarbatti is just 760 MT. There is a huge gap between the demand and the supply and hence, immense scope for job creation.

MSME Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari launches Khadi’s Gift Box of Silk Mask

You can now gift your families and friends an attractive gift box of exclusive Khadi Silk Face Masks. Union Minister for MSME, Shri Nitin Gadkari on 31st July 2020, launched the Gift Box, developed by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). The gift box consists of four handcrafted silk masks in different colours and prints. The masks are packed in a beautifully crafted handmade paper box in black colour with golden embossed printing.

KVIC and ITBP sign MoU; Paramilitary forces to taste Khadi Mustard Oil Now

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has taken another big step towards making India “Aatmanirbhar” by joining hands with ITBP to supply mustard oil. On 31st July 2020, the KVIC and ITBP signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect. The MoU was signed by Shri VK Nagar, Director, KVIC and Shri Rama Kant Sharma, DIG, ITBP in presence of KVIC Chairman, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena.

As per a statement of KVIV, the development comes in wake of the instructions of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah to the paramilitary forces to encourage local products in a bid to support the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” initiated by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Union Minister for MSME, Shri Nitin Gadkari welcomed the move.

Shri Amit Shah had also made it mandatory to sell only “Swadeshi” products through the CAPF canteens across India. The ITBP is the nodal agency appointed by MHA for the procurement of provisions on behalf of all paramilitary forces.

The ITBP will soon place an order for supply of 1200 quintals of high quality kacchi ghani mustard oil which will be supplied by KVIC through its PMEGP units in a month’s time.

KVIC Chairman Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, while thanking the Union Home Minister for his initiative, said the MoU was a historic step as this is for the first time that KVIC has signed a deal with the paramilitary forces for supply of any material. He said this was a major step towards creating sustainable local employment in these trying times. “Providing best quality oil to our jawans guarding our borders, that too, on time will be our top priority,” Saxena said.

The KVIC and ITBP have signed the MoU for a period of one year which will be renewed further. The next products in the pipeline are cotton mats (dari), blankets, bed sheets, pillow covers, pickles, honey, papad and cosmetics, etc. The total value of oil and dari will be approximately Rs 18 crore.

Notably, the KVIC recently supplied products like honey, pickles, edible oils, agarbatti, papad, amla candy and cotton towels, etc. to CAPF canteens on trial basis. Further, a list of 63 new products is being prepared for adding in the supply basket.

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 Big Boost to Khadi; Indian Red Cross Society to Buy 1.80 lakh Face Masks from KVIC

As the popularity of the Khadi Face Masks grows across the country due to its fine quality and affordable price, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has received a prestigious purchase order from Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) to supply 1.80 lakh face masks.

As per KVIC, the IRCS masks will be made of 100% double-twisted handcrafted cotton fabric in brown colour with red piping. KVIC has especially designed these double-layered cotton masks for the Indian Red Cross Society as per the samples provided by them. The mask will have suitably printed IRCS logo on the left side and the Khadi India tag on the right side. The supply of masks will begin by next month.

The execution of this order will require over 20,000 meter of fabric which will generate 9000 additional man days for the Khadi artisans.

KVIC Chairman, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena welcomed the purchase order from the Indian Red Cross Society and said the massive demand of Khadi Face Masks is a major step in the direction of “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”. “This order will help our Khadi artisans to produce more yarn and fabric and will further add to their income in these difficult times,” Saxena said.

KVIC has added that so far it has sold over 10 lakh face masks which include double layered Cotton Masks and triple-layered Silk Masks. The biggest order for face masks that the KVIC received was from the Jammu & Kashmir government for 7 lakh masks that has been delivered on time.

Approximately 1 lakh meter of Cotton fabric worth over Rs one crore and nearly 2000 meters of Silk fabric of different colours and prints has been used in making these masks till recently.

KVIC received repeat orders from the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prime Minister’s Office, Central Government ministries and orders from general public through KVIC’s E- portal. KVIC has supplied over 20,000 face masks to the Indian Railways too. Apart from the sale, KVIC has free distributed nearly 10 lakh Khadi masks to the District Authorities though its Khadi Institutions across the country.

“Face Masks are the most critical tool to fight the Corona Pandemic. These masks prepared from Double Twisted Khadi fabric not only meet the quality and scale of

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 demand but are cost effective, breathable, washable, reusable and bio- degradable” Saxena added.

Shri Gadkari Calls upon Apparel Export Promotion Council for taking measures to target increasing exports by two times

Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has called upon the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) to take measures for increasing exports 2 times. He also emphasized on technology upgradation and research to improve quality and remain cost competitive in the global market. He was speaking while inaugurating the Virtual Workshop- A Joint initiatives of Apparel Expert Promotion Council and MSME Ministry through Video Conference, Shri Gadkari said Government is providing support through package announced recently for liquidity, stress management in the MSME sector. Shri Gadkari also touched upon the need for lab testing camp of the products and design from the part of global standards and called for having a centre for design.

He further stressed upon the need to explore use of new source materials like bamboo in the textile industry. Referring to the enormous employability and important role of MSMEs in the economy, especially in rural, tribal and backward areas, Shri Gadkari asked apparel/textile industries to set-up clusters in these areas and contribute to their development and employment generation which is a big priority.

The Minister appreciated the role played by AEPC for its good work and the quality of exports which he said may be further improved.

TIFAC White paper on ‘Focused Interventions for ‘Make in India’: Post COVID 19’ released

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Science & Technology, Health and Family Welfare and Earth Sciences released the white paper on ‘Focused Interventions for ‘Make in India’: Post COVID 19’ prepared by TIFAC, at a virtual function. . The TIFAC Report on “Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients: Status, Issues, Technology Readiness and Challenges” was also released by the Hon’ble Minister during this occasion.

Dr. Harsh Vardhan congratulated TIFAC “for bringing out this White Paper document at a right time when India is gearing up for boosting economy with a new Mantra “Local Solutions to Global Challenges – Policy and Technology Imperatives”. “The road to national economy recovery would traverse through measures like Policy support to unconventional strategies, leveraging into new international partnerships in important sectors of Agriculture, Electronics, Health, ICT and Manufacturing and providing new technology stimulus”, he added. Dr. Harsh Vardhan requested “our Industry friends, Research and Policy Bodies to refer this White Paper in designing the path for upliftment of economy.”

Pointing out that “India has been largely successful in mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 so far”, Dr. Harsh Vardhan said, “We got the opportunity to position ourselves as a Global manufacturing hub with a big push under ‘Make In India’ with adoption of appropriate technology and policy reforms and focused thrust in crucial sectors”. He emphasized that “This calls for furthering investment in developing infrastructure, industrialization, strengthening supply chain mechanism, creating demand for goods and services, converting farming into a business proposition etc.” The Minister said, “The current pandemic is global, but the solutions to the challenge should be local.”

The White paper has highlighted five sectors that would be critical for India’s economic growth, using technology stimulus and charted out sector specific as well as aggregate

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 policy and technological recommendations..The document also presents models of recovery of Indian economy, leveraging new international partnerships in important sectors based on national priorities and technological strength. The White Paper by TIFAC presents a compelling map of high priority sectors, technologies, and strategies to fuel growth in the time of COVID-19 and immediately beyond. The sector-wise reports being worked on currently will also be an invaluable resource in defining the opportunities even more sharply.

.This White Paper captures sector-specific strengths, market trends, and opportunities in five sectors, critical from the country’s perspective, includes healthcare, machinery, ICT, agriculture, manufacturing, and electronics with reference to supply and demand, self- sufficiency and mass-scale production capacity. It has identified policy options primarily in the areas of Public health system, MSME sector, Global relations: FDI, recalibrated trade alignments, new-age technologies, etc. This is precisely important for the development of technology clusters in champion segments, creating Technology Start-up Exchange, identifying, supporting, and piloting ten blockbuster technologies and collaborating with new dynamics with incubators of Israel, Germany, towards promoting import substitution as well as evolving technology platforms in sunrise technologies. The recommendations are directed towards giving immediate technology and policy impetus to make India “ATMANIRBHAR”. Based on the linkages and interdependencies between the outputs of different sectors, output multiplier and income multiplier for various sectors have been presented in the paper.

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020

SPECIAL FEATURE

Digital MSME

How best we can transform ourselves Along with all MSMEs and stakeholders in Digital platform

Up until now, MSMEs have grown at a fast pace due to their lower cost structures stemming that helped MSMEs price their products and services at competitive rates while maintaining operating margins. MSMEs also face a number of other challenges including technological obsolescence, supply chain inefficiencies, increasing global competition, uncertain market scenario, and lack of funding. Given these challenges, it is critical to build upon the digital literacy in MSMEs to ensure that they make optimal use of the technology-enabled platforms. With their inherent capabilities to grow, digital transformation could be a suitable solution to help truly realize the potential of this sector. PRESENT SCENERIO

As of now, low level of awareness, unavailability of talented human resource and cost of adoption etc. are the impeding factors in the process of digitalization. A significant barrier to growth has been the lack of access to formal credit—today, roughly 40 percent of India’s MSME lending is done through the informal sector, where interest rates are at least twice as high as the formal market. This lending landscape is set for rapid change, with digital lending poised to disrupt the status quo. Apart from it, the absence of an understanding about the benefits that could be reaped through the use of technology, lack of guiding forces towards integration of technology and its institutionalization into the business, inhibitions towards upfront investment oriented costs have also been the causes that led to low adoption of digitalization among MSMEs. With changing times and emergence of favorable economic factors, like production of low-cost communication technologies, easy accessibility to high speed 4G/5G networks and advancements in computing technology and government’s promotional initiatives for SMEs have turn the tide towards adoption of digital technology by MSMEs in today’s times. IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT SCHEMES

With many of the government schemes such as start-up India, E-Governance, Digital India, the SME sector has the potential to increase revenues, while enhancing operational efficiency and expand customer reach. The Government’s initiatives such as ‘Digital India’, ‘Skill India’ and ‘Startup India’ have delivered in their promise to help MSME entrepreneurs and business owners, thereby accelerating the wave of digitization in the sector. Thus overall, the digitalization encapsulated in services and manufacturing sector uniquely to MSMEs will help enhance effectiveness, add up to factor profitability, overflow impacts, straightforwardness and responsibility which thus will support the nation’s overall growth strategy system to be a $5 trillion economy by 2025.

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 IMPACT OF DC(MSME) SCHEMES

MO MSME introduced online registration UAM in 2015 to make the registration process easier for MSMEs. This was widely accepted by the sector, despite of its inherent inhibition. However another very important attempt to create a database of MSMEs through the portal msmedatabank.in has failed to generate the desired output. In 2017, the government of India launched “Digital MSME Scheme” (revised in 2019) to help small industries make use of cost effective IT infrastructure to manage their business processes. Such an scheme is based on “Cloud computing”, which provides MSMEs the access to internet for making use of technological solutions in different business processes and get these rid of setting up a separate in-house IT infrastructure.The objective of existing Digital MSME scheme ( under CLCS-TUS ) is to make MSMEs digitally empowered and motivate them to adopt ICT tools and applications in their production & business processes with a view to improve their competitiveness in national and international market. The scheme is yet to get the expected response from the existing MSMEs

Another scheme, called “MSME Samadhan”, is also in place to provide MSMEs an assistance in keeping track of the pending payments from different institutions. Similarly, the scheme called “MSME Sambandh” makes use of a portal that helps in tracking the procurement from MSMEs by government run public sector enterprises. All in all, the MSME firms are having a never before opportunity to embrace the digital transformation coupled with the availability of sound favorable ecosystem being built up by the government.

SIDBI INITIATIVE

Recently SIDBI has informed about their initiative of “India SME Service Platform”, a digital portal where all MSMEs, stakeholders of the MSME ecosystem, financiers, corporates, government, regulators, employees and associations converging on an interactive plat

WHY DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Digital transformation could enable MSMEs to fulfill the following needs:

• Access to knowledge and international best practices • Operational excellence across wider geographies through real-time insights and achieving resource conservation, energy efficiency & low carbon growth

• Financial prudence, decision-making and risk mitigation

• Targeted marketing reach and sales • Efficient provisioning of products & services

Digitalization through Cloud Computing for ICT adoption, Big data, Machine Learning, Data Mining & the Internet of Things (IoT) could improve quality of products and services, standardization of their business processes, ERP, accounting, manufacturing design and regulatory compliance's including GST transition, adherence to environmental emission norms.

CHALLENGES AHEAD

Despite its benefits, digitalization remains low and unequally distributed amongst MSMEs. This raises the question of what prevents MSMEs from going digital. Through the framework of an ‘MSME’s Digitalization Journey’, the challenges can be grouped into five categories

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 (1) Improving Knowledge and Awareness of Digital Technologies (2) Acquiring Digital Technologies

(3) Operating, Maintaining, and Upgrading Digital Technologies (4) Government–Digital Platforms Cooperation and

(5) Communication with MSMEs. An unsafe online environment presents another key challenge for MSME digitalization, as fraud, hacking, and intellectual property infringement are still rampant in some AMS. The risks of conducting online business are considerable, and customers and MSMEs alike still prefer offline transactions to protect their interests. These features need to be redressed properly to promote more and more MSME digitalization.

POSSIBILITIES

1. Reaching out to MSMEs

Use of extensive digital communication modes and social media at all levels - Facebook, twitter, website, email, bulk SMSs, creating small WhatsApp groups - May be recognized as alternative official communication modes for reference and legal entity.

2. Creating database of all MSMEs

The database of MSMEs with their product/ service may be maintained centrally at a single portal so that the database may be accessed by the DIs, CPSUs, Banks and other stakeholders. At present, the existing UAM database is self-declaration basis. The traders are also registered as MSMEs and the reservation of MSMEs are availed by the traders in GeM using UAM and genuine MSMEs couldn’t get the order. Whereas, the database of NSIC including SC/ ST hub is verified periodically on payment basis and the product quality and quantitative capacities are clearly mentioned. However, the database of NSIC is not open to the respective DIs/ CPSUs. Further, all the MSMEs couldn’t avail the fees for NSIC single Point Registration Scheme for Govt. purchase. Considering this, the need for verified database of existing MSMEs may be created by integrating UAM/ NSIC/ GSTN network/ GeM Database etc. Preparation of list of working MSMEs state wise and Dynamic List of MSMEs sector wise needed to be done. This will also authenticate the existence of units and build trust to both the buyers and sellers.

3. DIGITAL MARKETING through use of following instruments

▪ Search engine optimization (SEO) ▪ Social media marketing ▪ Video marketing ▪ Email marketing ▪ Blogging ▪ Website marketing ▪ Paid search/contextual advertising There may be a centralized pool of experts through empanelment of Digital Marketing MSEs who will be assisting interested MSMEs in training, formulating strategy for marketing and execution of the same on standardized fee basis. This will benefit both the parties. There shall be a facilitation centre at the Institute to facilitate MSEs about DIGITAL Marketing. Helpline and video conferencing mode may be adopted in the center to eliminate physical training and cost effectiveness of imparting training.

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020 4. Online Platform for Marketing of MSME Products (MSME MART): Creation of dedicated online platform for MSMEs (UAM holders) viz ‘MSME-MART’. In this platform preference will be given MSMEs to Sale and Buy MSME products/ items. The portal will act similarly like Snapdeal, Flipkart, or like other online platform with much broader perspective. The platform will assure all kind of transactions like execution of order, financial transactions, delivery of product, and tracking of product on post-delivery, grievance disposal and feedback system to be full proof. This platform can be in PPP mode or Autonomous type. Also, the portal will handle grievances of payment related issue in turn. With the introduction of GeM, delayed payment related issue has come down to minimum. In this case also transactions and financial issues can be handled effectively.

5. Database portal of Sector wise MSME Products MSME produces more than 8000 products. The list of various products as per the broad sectors or as per NIC-2008 may be listed and uploaded in this portal for easy access and formulate policy by the govt. This will also ease govt to take decision for formulating schemes, fiscal policy, exim policy and identify reason for effectiveness growth or branding of products. This will help buyers to review the product, availability of product in Indian market and create attention to overseas market also. Products may also be linked with Harmonized Systems Code (HS code). This will help producers to compare his product and need of product innovation with time

6. Database portal for List of national and international Buyers:

The potential buyers can enlist in this portal for easy access to buy MSME products with simple online registration process with their authentic data/documents. National Buyers may be allowed for all Pvt. Cos, NGOs, Corporates, Associations, CPSUs, State PSUs, Autonomous bodies, Public Enterprises and exporters For international buyers initially Foreign Embassy, Trade promotion organizations etc. may be allowed .This portal can also be utilized as a platform for advertisement with collection nominal fees from the MSMEs, Corporates and other related bodies. This revenue generation may be source for recurring expenses for the owner the portal. During registration process also nominal fees can charged from the users.

7. CREDIT PORTAL for MSMEs As an extension of “India SME Service Platform” of SIDBI, it is proposed that a new interactive CREDIT portal may be created under M/o MSME, Govt. of India. Through the proposed portal, prospective/ new MSMEs may seek credit online where the portal could prepare Detailed Project report (DPR) online and the feasibility of the DPR may be vetted online at the respective DIs as per request from bank, if any. If the bank rejects the DPR and/or under- finance the project, the MSMEs may lodge complain/ grievance in the portal/ Champion portal so that the feasibility of the project may be vetted by DIs (if not vetted earlier) for the rectification/ modification of the DPR. The report of finance (State-wise/ district-wise or Trade- wise) and the pendency of finance may also be obtained online.

8. Digital Technology Pool There should be a technology pool along with executable details to facilitate existing and prospective MSMEs of the area. The knowledge may be shared with the MSMEs through online and offline channels.

It will be beneficial for both the technical officers and MSMEs of the respective industries for mutual sharing of knowledge and experiences. The speed of Innovation of new technologies all over the world have grown many folds in the last 2-3 decades. The Technical Officers may form an expert group with tie up of other technical and specialized research Institutes. The expert group will gather knowledge and try to indigenous technology. Successful adoption of such technology may serve MSMEs to adopt import substitution.

Udyami Bangla 2nd Year, Vol: IX, August 2020

Report Published in ‘Bartaman’ on 17.07.2020

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