'Innovation & Clusters' the theme of FICCI MSME Summit

15 Feb '12

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The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) with support of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India is organizing its 3rd MSME Summit with the theme “Innovation & Clusters” on February 23, 2012 at 10.00 a.m at FICCI, Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi.

The distinguished speakers at the Summit include:

- Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Hon'ble Minister of State for Ministry of Science & Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences & Ministry of Planning, Government of India

- Mr. Radha Krishna Mathur, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Government of India

- Shri. Arun Maira, Member, Planning Commission, Government of India

- Mr. Amarendra Sinha, DC- MSME, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, etc

This Summit will help participants to learn and understand about various initiatives being taken by the Government for the development of the MSME segment from sectors like Textiles and Handloom, Diamond, Gems and Jewellery, Auto Components, Ready-made Garments, Leather, etc. The summit sessions will focus on Innovation and Cluster; Setting agenda for 12th Five Year Plan for the development of MSMEs; Relevance of Technology, R&D and Capacity Building in development of MSMEs; Innovative models to ease Finance to MSMEs and Financing for Innovations, etc.

The summit will also provide an opportunity to interact with experts on:

• energy conservation, water use optimisation, low cost pollution control systems, waste heat recovery & combustion, saving cost on energy consumption, etc.

• latest in quality management tools & techniques like ISO 9000 related standards, six sigma, project management, global GAP, etc.

• foreign technologies & technology available with national research development corporation (NRDC)

• intellectual property rights (IPR) related issues & finance related issues

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