Govt to launch Rs 1,000-cr manufacturing scheme

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has embarked on an ambitious Rs-1,000 crore plan — the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme ( NMCP). The programme will be implemented in phases during the 11th and 12th Plan 5-year Plans. Over 10 segments will be targeted in the public-private-partnership mode.

For the implementation of each segment, 80 per cent of the cost will be borne by the government and the remaining will come from private parties. The programme is expected to boost the MSMEs across the country in primary manufacturing, retail and the service sector.

The 10 segments identified by the MSME ministry are - market support for Bar Code mechanism, support for entrepreneurial and managerial incubators, manufacturing quality tools (QMS/QTT), campaign for investment of intellectual property rights ( IPRs), lean manufacturing programme ( LEAN) under cluster development initiative ( CDI), mini tool room programme ( MTR), promotion of ICT, energy efficiency and quality certification ( ENERGY), design clinic scheme and marketing assistance to small units with technology enhancement plans.

For the Bar Code segment Rs 1.5 crore will be invested, incubators will see an investment of Rs 80 crore, QMS/QTT Rs 50 crore, IPR Rs 55 crore and the LEAN programme Rs 230 crore.

The focus of the the Rs-1000 crore programme is the cluster development initiative, being carried out in different states with the help of United Nation sponsored bodies.

The Orissa MSME Tool Room has decided to implement the Lean manufacturing concept under NMCP, which would help the SME sector achieve productivity and global competitiveness. Sibasis Maity, general manager, Orissa Central Tool Room and Training Centre, says: “ We plan to set up another 5-6 clusters in the state. ”