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Today, the Hon'ble Minister for MSME, Government of Tamil Nadu, Thiru T.M. Anbarasan, presented the sanction orders to 123 MSMEs (beneficiaries of #AABCS, #NEEDS, #UYEGP, #PMEGP) to the tune of ₹47.20 crore as loan and ₹6.91 crore as subsidy at the District Collectorate, Tirunelveli. He also reviewed the performance of the General Managers of the District Industries Centre from the southern districts of Tamil Nadu and inspected MSME beneficiary units, including AABCS (Shanti Dental Clinic) and Capital Subsidy (Vinayaka Glass Industry). Additionally, he examined Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (#TNUHDB) projects in Ambedkar Nagar (408 residential units valued at ₹53 crore) and Rettiyarpatti (1,644 residential units valued at ₹225.41 crore), as well as the SIDCO Industrial Estate in Muthur, #Palayamkottai Taluk (covering 33.35 acres and valued at ₹15 crore). The Hon’ble Speaker, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, Thiru M. Appavu, the Hon'ble Member of the Legislative Assembly, Palayamkottai Constituency, Thiru M. Abdul Wahab and the Hon'ble Member of the Legislative Assembly, Nanguneri Constituency, Thiru Ruby R Manoharan, the Former Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, Thiru R Avudaiappan, the Former Minister, Govt of Tamil Nadu, Thiru T.P.M. Mohideen Khan, were present during the event. The Secretary to Government, MSME Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Tmt Archana Patnaik IAS, the Industries Commissioner and Director of Industries and Commerce, Thiru L. Nirmal Raj IAS, the Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, Thiru Dr S. Prabhakar IAS, the District Collector, Tirunelveli, Thiru K P Karthikeyan IAS, and the Additional Commissioner of Industries and Commerce, Tmt Siva Soundaravalli IAS, were present along with other government officials during the event.  Stay tuned to FaMeTN, your facilitating friend, for more updates. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India | Guidance Tamil Nadu | StartupTN | Dr. TRB Rajaa | CODISSIA - COIMBATORE DISTRICT SMALL INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION | MADITSSIA | Maditssia BUSINESS INFORMATION CENTRE #TNGIM2024 | #TNIsReady | #InvestInTN | #MakeInTN | #ThriveInTN | #LeadWithTN | #InvestmentConclave | #Coimbatore | #TamilNaduInvests | #BusinessGrowth | #MSMEs | #GlobalInvestorsMeet | #FaMeTN | #TamilNaduBusiness | #InvestmentOpportunities | #InvestinTN | #TNisReady

🌾 Exciting News for Tamil Nadu's Agriculture and Food Processing Sector🌾 Today, the The Times Of India featured an #article about the Tamil Nadu Agro-Industrial Corridor (#TNAIC), an initiative of the Govt of Tamil Nadu to empower the Delta region's agriculture and food processing enterprises. FaMeTN, TNAPEx, SIDCO, and StartupTN are leading the #transformation, collaborating to encourage #innovation, #growth, and #sustainablepractices in the Delta region. This initiative will enable new interventions for #farmers and MSMEs in #foodprocessing sector. Read the article to learn more about how we are transforming #agriculture and supporting the growth of our #localfarmers. Read more here:  https://lnkd.in/giZCZ653 Stay tuned to FaMeTN, your facilitating friend, for more updates. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India | Guidance Tamil Nadu | StartupTN | CODISSIA - COIMBATORE DISTRICT SMALL INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION | MADITSSIA | Maditssia BUSINESS INFORMATION CENTRE | Retailers Association of India (RAI) | India Factoring and Finance Solutions Private Limited (A Member of the FIMBank Group) | India Factoring and Finance Solutions Private Limited (A Member of the FIMBank Group) | The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) | Tirupur Exporters Association | MPEDA | Apparel Export Promotion Council | Sivarajah Ramanathan #Agriculture #Innovation #Sustainability #TamilNadu #TNAPEx #DeltaFarming #MSMEs #Farmers #Agriculture #Innovation

Attention MSMEs in the #machining, #fabrication, #tooling, #rubber, #valves, #forging, #casting, #sheetmetal and #varnishing sectors. Do you wish to supply to #publicsectorenterprises (#PSEs) and large #industries? Here's an excellent opportunity for you. FaMeTN is organising a #vendordevelopmentprogramme (VDP) to connect you with large industries and PSEs. The programme will feature #procurement discussions from Ashok Leyland, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Rubber, L&T Valves, and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited Trichy (#BHEL Trichy) on the process and requirements for becoming a vendor. Participate in the event to gain the following insights: i) Awareness of #vendorrequirements of PSEs and large industries. ii) #networking opportunities. iii) Exposure to new #marketavenues and #trends. Our selection process is based on buyers' requirements and expert #shortlisting criteria. Look for the confirmation message on your #WhatsApp number! This confirmation is essential for your participation in the VDP. Date and time: 30th July 2024, from 10:00 am - 5:30 pm. Venue: SIDCO Corporate Office, Guindy, Chennai. Register now to secure your spot and find avenues to new markets: https://lnkd.in/gKXm6iSn Stay tuned to FaMeTN, your facilitating friend, for more updates. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India | Guidance Tamil Nadu | StartupTN | CODISSIA - COIMBATORE DISTRICT SMALL INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION | MADITSSIA | Maditssia BUSINESS INFORMATION CENTRE | Retailers Association of India (RAI) | India Factoring and Finance Solutions Private Limited (A Member of the FIMBank Group) | India Factoring and Finance Solutions Private Limited (A Member of the FIMBank Group) | The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) | Tirupur Exporters Association | MPEDA | Apparel Export Promotion Council | Sivarajah Ramanathan | LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech | L&T Valves USA

Lo and Behold: An entrepreneur's journey of #passion and #patience.  A syringe manufacturing plant resonated with sounds, the hum of machinery, the murmur of workers, the whir of fans, the click of computer keys and the inner voice of Thiru Jagadeesan Karuppan. As he worked, he learned how to pursue his dream. As an #engineer and #postgraduate candidate, he had always dreamt of owning a business. Learning the ebbs and flows of plastic production, he laid out his vision for the future. One day, he quit his job, responding to his inner calling. In 1995, he started his plastic manufacturing unit, UNITECH PLASTO COMPONENTS PRIVATE LIMITED in a modest space. Leveraging his field experience and academic prowess, he secured multiple orders from tier-1 and tier-2 home appliance #companies. After succeeding in his first venture, he approached the District Industries Centre in 2001 to manufacture #plastic #autocomponents. With the capital subsidy scheme from DICs, his wishes came to fruition, and his unit expanded to an auto component #manufacturing unit. In 2011, after a decade of hard work, he obtained the Supplier #Quality Mark #Certification. When asked about the most essential qualities entrepreneurs require, he said, "It is not the most brilliant that excel in business, but the most patient and resilient". After receiving the certificate, his journey skyrocketed. Some of his developments included establishing a new plant in Pillaipakkam in 2017, forming an Automotive #Conveyor Booth in 2020, and creating #SurfaceMountTechnology in 2023. He is a recipient of multiple state and national-level awards. As a responsible entrepreneur, he employed an energy auditor to reduce energy consumption and implemented energy-efficient practices in his unit. He applied for the PEACE scheme at the DIC and received subsidies for the energy audit and implementation. When asked about the Government of Tamil Nadu, he said, '"From capital subsidy to PEACE, I received the best support for my journey towards success. The energy audit and implementation practices maximised my profits and accelerated my growth." Do you aspire to become a valuable entrepreneur? Visit FaMeTN or your nearest District Industries Centre (DIC). Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India | Guidance Tamil Nadu | StartupTN | Dr. TRB Rajaa | CODISSIA - COIMBATORE DISTRICT SMALL INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

🚀 Laying the foundations for the MSME EV ecosystem. Tamil Nadu Electric Vehicles Task Force (TNEVTF) organised the second round of 'Industry Connect' with Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (#TNSDC) and Naan Mudhalvan on 16th July 2024. The event hosted discussions to foster the skilling and development of the MSME Electric Vehicle (EV) ecosystem for the EV supply chain. The event featured discussions on the following:  i) Skilling opportunities for students in the EV sector.  ii) Collaboration efforts to bridge gaps in industry-specific skill sets.  iii) Upcoming strategies for developing skills in the EV ecosystem. Tmt Innocent Divya I.A.S., Managing Director at Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation, Thiru Thiru Srinivasan, Senior Advisor (EV Sector) FaMeTN & Head, TN EV Task Force and Thiru Dr M Jayaprakasan, ISDS., CEO of Naan Mudhalvan, participated in the event and shared their insights. During the event, Tmt Innocent Divya I.A.S. spoke about the need for industries to open up their facilities so that students can gain hands-on training. She also urged industries to provide students with opportunities through internships and apprenticeships.  Stay tuned to FaMeTN, your facilitating friend, for more updates. 🌱 Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India | Guidance Tamil Nadu | CODISSIA - COIMBATORE DISTRICT SMALL INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION | MADITSSIA | Maditssia BUSINESS INFORMATION CENTRE | Retailers Association of India (RAI) | #electricvehiclelife | #ChennaiCluster | #ElectricVehicles | #ElectricVehicleRevolution | #tamilnaduev | #evtaskforce | #sustainablefuture | #greenenergy #tnindustries | #tnmsme | #innovations | #investment#JobCreation

#ConwayWaterPurifiers: Journey from Coimbatore to Indian Space Research Organisation (#ISRO). Thiru S. RAVI CHANDRAN lost his job after 15 years due to an ownership change in 2017. This sudden setback hit him hard, questioning his purpose and future. After years of uninteresting jobs and failed #partnerships, he founded Conway Water Purifiers Pvt Ltd in a rented space with ₹20,00,000 in capital. With consistent vendor backing, his business thrived. Within one year, he owned a manufacturing unit. His former colleagues joined Conway Water Purifiers, and he expanded his business territory across Kerala. Thiru Ravichandran treats his employees with respect, dignity, and affection, crediting them for his success. During #covi̇d19, Conway Water Purifiers was the first to provide #noncontactwaterdispensing facilities with IR-based #proximity and foot-#pedalbased machines. This innovation made them a state-wide sensation. Conway Water Purifiers supplies water purifiers and dispensers to major OEMs like Ford Motor Company, Kia India, MRF, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., and Government organisations like ISRO and airports. Conway's growth has been steady, rising from ₹20 lakh to a turnover of ₹16 crore annually. However, Ravichandran believes in consciousness more than profits and turnover. He received the Honest Taxpayer award from the #gstdepartment, Government of India, thrice. His unit runs on #solarpower, making it #sustainable. He sources raw materials from top companies like Alfaa UV and Faraday Ozone and obtained #ZEDcertification with FaMeTN's support. Do you aspire to become a valuable #entrepreneur? Visit FaMeTN or your nearest District Industries Centre (DIC). Stay tuned to FaMeTN's WhatsApp Channel with the following link: https://lnkd.in/gfsdMy5k Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India | Guidance Tamil Nadu | StartupTN | Dr. TRB Rajaa | CODISSIA - COIMBATORE DISTRICT SMALL INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

Thiru S.C.L. Das I.A.S., Secretary to Government, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, visited Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on 9th July and 10th July 2024 to review the schemes and initiatives undertaken by the MSME Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. During his two-day visit, Thiru Das interacted with various scheme beneficiaries of the department and visited SIDCO industrial estates. He also held discussions with MSME associations and government officials. While visiting Perfect Engineers, a Coimbatore-based manufacturer of water pumps, Thiru Das praised the State's efforts, stating, "Tamil Nadu is an important state for upscaling MSMEs. The upscaling mobility of Perfect Engineers from micro-enterprises to large industries is a testament to the Government of Tamil Nadu's focus on large-scale growth. I wish the Government of Tamil Nadu would upscale more enterprises soon." Tmt Archana Patnaik I.A.S., Secretary to Government, MSME Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Tmt S. Madumathi I.A.S., Managing Director, TANSIDCO, Thiru L. Nirmal Raj I.A.S., Industries Commissioner and the Director of Industries and Commerce, Tmt Grace Pachuau I.A.S., Additional Commissioner for Industries and Commerce, officials from District Industries Centre, Coimbatore, SIDCO, StartupTN and other stakeholders participated in the meeting and shared their views. Stay tuned to FaMeTN, your facilitating friend, for more updates. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India | Guidance Tamil Nadu | StartupTN | Dr. TRB Rajaa | CODISSIA - COIMBATORE DISTRICT SMALL INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION | MADITSSIA | Maditssia BUSINESS INFORMATION CENTRE | Retailers Association of India (RAI) #TNGIM2024 #TNIsReady #InvestInTN #MakeInTN #ThriveInTN #LeadWithTN #InvestmentConclave #Coimbatore #TamilNaduInvests #BusinessGrowth #MSMEs #GlobalInvestorsMeet #FaMeTN #TamilNaduBusiness #InvestmentOpportunities

Thiru S.C.L. Das I.A.S., Secretary to Government, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, visited Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on 9th July 2024 to review the scheme initiatives of the MSME Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The review will be held from 9th July 2024 to 10th July 2024. Thiru S.C.L. Das I.A.S. is expected to visit various MSME beneficiary units and discuss them with MSME associations and Government officials. Tmt Archana Patnaik I.A.S., Secretary to Government, MSME Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Thiru L. Nirmal Raj I.A.S., Industries Commissioner and the Director of Industries and Commerce, Tmt Grace Pachuau I.A.S., Additional Commissioner for Industries and Commerce, officials from District Industries Centre, Coimbatore, SIDCO, StartupTN and other stakeholders participated in the meeting and shared their views. Stay tuned to FaMeTN, your facilitating friend, for more updates. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India | Guidance Tamil Nadu | StartupTN | Dr. TRB Rajaa | CODISSIA - COIMBATORE DISTRICT SMALL INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION | MADITSSIA | Maditssia BUSINESS INFORMATION CENTRE | Retailers Association of India (RAI) #TNGIM2024 #TNIsReady #InvestInTN #MakeInTN #ThriveInTN #LeadWithTN #InvestmentConclave #Madurai #TamilNaduInvests #BusinessGrowth #MSMEs #GlobalInvestorsMeet #FaMeTN #TamilNaduBusiness #InvestmentOpportunities 

Building the Chennai EV Cluster: An intervention to empower EV MSMEs. 🚀 The Tamil Nadu Electric Vehicles Task Force (TNEVTF) conducted an insightful virtual session on "Developing the Chennai Cluster for EV Opportunities" on 8th July 2024. Stakeholders from World Resource Institute, India (WRI India) 🌍, Tamilnadu Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd (TANSIDCO), Indian Institute of Technology, Madras 🎓, StartupTN 🚀, and Spensys Energy ⚡, subject matter experts, MSMEs and associations, and business owners in the EV sector participated in the session by sharing their insights on the importance of the EV cluster. The virtual meeting comprised the following insights: i) Multi-stakeholder engagement for EV cluster development. 🤝 ii) Original Equipment Manufacturer (#OEM) involvement to drive EV industry growth in Chennai. 📈 iii) Proposed action plan to build awareness and address industry gaps.🛠️ Sriram Viji, Chairperson of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (#açma), spoke the following words in the meeting, "OEM interest in Tamil Nadu's EV manufacturing is crucial. MSMEs should focus on manufacturing battery cells, electronics, power management, battery cases, and much more to be a part of the EV supply chain. Incentives for R&D and testing facilities are essential." Stay tuned to FaMeTN, your facilitating friend, for more updates. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India | Guidance Tamil Nadu | CODISSIA - COIMBATORE DISTRICT SMALL INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION | MADITSSIA | Maditssia BUSINESS INFORMATION CENTRE | Retailers Association of India (RAI) | Ashwini Hingne | ACMA S.p.A. | Supratheesh T. | Thiru Srinivasan | Ramesh Babu Munuswamy | #electricvehiclelife #ChennaiCluster #ElectricVehicles #ElectricVehicleRevolution #tamilnaduev #evtaskforce #sustainablefuture #greenenergy #tnindustries #tnmsme #innovations #investment #JobCreation

Today, a district-level meeting guiding investors and regional MoU signatories of the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024 (#TNGIM2024) from #Salem, #Kallakurichi, #Dharmapuri, #Namakkal, and #Karur was held at the district collectorate. Dr. R. Brindha Devi, I.A.S., District Collector of Salem, chaired the meeting. The Additional Director F.A.C. of the MSME Department Government of Tamil Nadu, Tmt Reshma, attended the meeting with Thiru Sivakumar, General Manager of DIC, Salem, representatives from entrepreneurs, business associations, and other investors. Stay tuned to FaMeTN, your facilitating friend, for more updates. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India | Guidance Tamil Nadu | StartupTN | Dr. TRB Rajaa | CODISSIA - COIMBATORE DISTRICT SMALL INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION | MADITSSIA | Maditssia BUSINESS INFORMATION CENTRE | Retailers Association of India (RAI) #TNGIM2024 #TNIsReady #InvestInTN #MakeInTN #ThriveInTN #LeadWithTN #InvestmentConclave #Madurai #TamilNaduInvests #BusinessGrowth #MSMEs #GlobalInvestorsMeet #FaMeTN #TamilNaduBusiness #InvestmentOpportunities