Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Business Desk
Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB), in association with the Department of Industries, Trade and Commerce (DITC) and the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), successfully concluded the Goa MSME Adhiveshan 3.0 at the Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Goa. The event was organised under the leadership of Pallavi Salgaocar, Goa State President; Mudit Agarwaal, General Secretary; and Arman Bankley, Event Chair, and aimed to create a strong platform for dialogue and collaboration among MSME stakeholders.
The Adhiveshan brought together policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts to deliberate on growth strategies, innovation, and emerging opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises in Goa. The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries including Harsh Malhotra, Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport and Highways; Dr Krishna Gopal, Seh Sarkaryawah, RSS and Sampark Adhikari, Laghu Udyog Bharati; Om Prakash Gupta, National General Secretary, LUB; and Mauvin Godinho, Minister for Industries and Transport, Government of Goa.
The MSME Knowledge Series featured a range of insightful sessions by industry experts. Shekar Sardessai, CMD of Kineco, delivered an inspiring address on export opportunities for MSMEs. CA Anup Tabe shared practical insights on leveraging artificial intelligence to drive MSME growth, while Dr C. Anandharamakrishnan, Director, CSIR–NIIST, highlighted new-age CSIR technologies relevant to small and medium enterprises. Arundhati Chattopadhyay, Regional Director, National Productivity Council (NPC), spoke on NPC initiatives, LEAN manufacturing, and the RAMP scheme of DITC in Goa. Ajit B. Chavan, Additional CEO and Chief Seller Officer, Government e-Marketplace, conducted an informative session on how MSMEs can effectively leverage the GeM platform.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from entrepreneurs and industry stakeholders, fostering meaningful discussions and collaboration aimed at strengthening Goa’s MSME ecosystem. During the programme, a study report commissioned by Laghu Udyog Bharati Goa titled ‘Understanding the Challenges of MSMEs in Goa’ was released by Union Minister Harsh Malhotra. The study, conceptualised and executed by Yukti Insights LLP with support from DMC College and Research Centre, was based on extensive field research across MSMEs in the state.
Three entrepreneurs were felicitated for their outstanding contributions to the MSME sector, with Rajkumar Kamat receiving the MSME Leadership Award, Atul Pai Kane being honoured as Best Male Entrepreneur, and Shashi Soni recognised as Best Female Entrepreneur. Addressing the gathering, Harsh Malhotra highlighted national initiatives undertaken to improve ease of doing business, while Mauvin Godinho congratulated LUB Goa on the successful organisation of the event and reaffirmed the Goa Government’s continued support for MSMEs as a vital pillar of a sustainable and vibrant economy.
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