UCCI seeks formation of Task Force to address MSME problems

Stressing on the potential of MSMEs in job creation and skill development in Odisha, Utkal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UCCI) today sought formation of a Task Force for redressal of problems faced by the sector and chalk out a plan for start-up units.
Pointing out that the MSME sector was "languishing" both in the field of start ups and existing units in Odisha, UCCI President Ramesh Mahapatra said in a letter to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, "To overcome such difficulties in MSME sector, we would request you to kindly form a Task Force under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary to draw out a proper plan both for start-up Units and also redressal of difficulties of the existing units."

Stating that the industries department of the state and MSME were planning to bring out a new IPR & MSME Policy, the UCCI president claimed that most of the clauses of the IPR and MSME Policy declared in 2007 and 2009 had not been implemented in the absence of notification by concerned departments.
Therefore, before unveiling a new policy, the Task Force should go through the reasons for non-implementation of the earlier policy and talk to different departments, PSUs and agencies, the letter said.
After ascertaining the reasons for non-implementation of the policy by different departments, the Task Force should suggest remedial measures to be incorporated in a new policy to ensure its implementation, the letter said.