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BulletinAn in-house monthly magazine published from National Institute forMicro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme) [ Formerly known asNational Institute of Small Industry Extension Training (nisiet) ](An Organisation of the Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India)

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Volume 11

Issue 9

September 2012

Inside...

� Prog. on SPMCIL...

� From the DirectorGeneral’s Desk

� Capacity BuildingProg. for Principals...

� Director KIBT visits...

� Cluster Initiatives inUttar Pradesh

� Hindi Week at ni-msme

� Faculty DevelopmentProg on ED

� PI’s Review Meeting

� Kenyan Trade Mission...

� Second Prog. on GoldAppraiser for ICICI...

� Induction Prog. forETs of NMDC

� Indo Global EducationSummit and Expo 2012

� IPRIS Delegatesinteract with Hon’bleChief Justice of AP

� ni-msme bids farewellto Mr. B. Triloknath

� Prog. on TQM

� DG participates in“Emerging Kerala 2012”

� Book Exhibition...

� Curtain Raiser toGolden Jubilee

Visionary legend as chief guestVisionary legend as chief guest

and more...

The second phase of international executive development training

programmes of the National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium

Enterprises (ni-msme) for training year 2012-13 was inaugurated at the

Institute campus on the 5 Sept 12. This phase is comprised of a set of

three programmes, each of eight weeks duration (3 Sept to 26 Oct 12).

The three programmes of the set are: Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)

and Implications for SMEs (IPRIS), Directed by Dr. N. Srilakshmi;

Enterprise Development through Micro Finance (EDMF), directed by Dr.

G.P. Vallabh Reddy; and, Capacity Building for Providing Alternative

Livelihood Opportunities for the Poor (CBALO), directed by Dr. C. Rani.

Dr. S.V. Prabhath, IAS (Retd.), former Chief Secretary to the Govt. of

Chattisgarh and Director General of the Institute was the Chief Guest of

the event. The faculty and staff of the Institute, and the participants of

the on-going international programmes (of Phase-I) at the campus had

attended the function along with the delegates of the international

programmes being inaugurated. The event was widely covered by press

and electronic media. In all, 141 executives from 41 countries of Asia,

Africa and Latin America are attending the programmes.contd...2

The head of an organisation is its pillar of strength. In order to bear

the burden of growth, enormous capacity is vested in the pillar. If the

head of a historically important organisation, besides being capable,

is also a visionary, he can lead the organisation to unprecedented

peaks. When at a later date he visits the organisation,

the joy of the people would overflow the bounds.

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Dr. Prabhath had, at the outset, expressed joy at a visit back to the Institute, as the Chief Guest of animportant event. Further, he had recalled wistfully many incidents that had occurred during his tenure atthe Institute. He observed that the Institute has several distinctions, of which the three in their order ofimportance are: the pioneer institution that has evolved and nurtured the first-ever entrepreneurshipdevelopment model; the first Institute in the country to launch an international training programme, making

it a platform for sharing out the Indian experience; broad-basingthe knowledge spectrum by expanding the programme portfolioand establishing the SENDOC for information dissemination. Itis the Knowledge Institute of the 21st century, where theknowledge is experience based. Further he had stated that adynamic organisation keeps going through phases of success andpangs of challenges, which writes its DNA composition, theimprint of which stands out in the ethos of its culture and helpsit travel along the continuum of change. He had pointed out thatthe developed countries wish to share their technologies with the

developing countries wherever they (the developed countries) can gain, thereby exploiting the latter anddisadvantaging them. This situation can be successfully countered only by mutual cooperation among thedeveloping countries. Organisations like ni-msme are the appropriate instruments for this. In closing the address,he called on the delegates to keep in touch after returning to their work-places, and advised them to derive fullbenefit of the knowledge, experience and expertise offered to them. Later, he had also activated the curtain raiserto the Institute’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, and set in motion the chain of activities concerned with it.

Earlier, Dr. C. Rani, Director, School of Enterprise Extension welcomed the Chief Guest, the Director Generalof ni-msme, and the house. Thereafter the country-wise introduction of the delegates followed. Then anoverview of the programmes being inaugurated was presented by the respective programme directors.

Mr. M. Chandrasekhar Reddy, Director General, addressing the house, had observed that ni-msme owes itspresent glory largely to Dr. Prabhath’s efforts during his tenure of six and half years as head of the Institute.Dr. Prabhath was the chief architect of the Institute’s new, post-Millennium face. The current picture ofthe Institute is a result of Dr. Prabhath’s vision. In this Golden Jubilee year of the Institute, it is fit to notethat since the first initiative in 1967, the Institute has been continuously offering international trainingprogrammes meeting the changing needs of the MSMEs of the developing world, without a single break.And it makes me happy to state that this is the only Institute with such credit. All the programmes offeredare directly or indirectly related to MSME sector, a theme highly relevant to the developing countries.

The event concluded with Mr. P. Udaya Shanker, Director, School of Enterprise Management (SEM) proposingthe vote of thanks.

Programme on SPMCIL Developing Skill and Talent of MSME EmployeesDr. N. Srilakshmi organised a 2-day Residential Training Programme on “SPMCIL DEVELOPING SKILL& TALENT OF MSME EMPLOYEES” sponsored by SPMCIL GoI during 25-26 Sept 12 at ni-msme. Itwas participated by 65 MSME entrepreneurs and employees . The programme was inaugurated by Mr.Manoranjan Dash, General Manager, HR, SPMCIL, New Delhi. In this address he stated that the SPMCIL

under corporate social responsibility has been conductingworkshops, seminars and short duration training programmes onthe management skills that MSME employees need to be bestowedwith. As SPMCIL is taking initiative to encourage residentialdelegates to attend these programmes the entrepreneurs shouldtake active participation and spare time to get acquainted withlatest technologies.

Earlier, Dr N. Srilakshmi, welcomed the dignitaries and detailed theprogramme contents. She outlined it as a unique programme equippedwith latest management and soft skills for capacity building of MSMEexecutives.

Mr. Ajai Kumar Srivasatava , GM ,India Govt. Mint, Hyderabad explained the objectives of the programmeand detailed the activities of India Govt. Mint and the nine units of SPMCIL, spread over India. contd...4

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From the Director General’s DeskFrom the Director General’s DeskThe reach of the ‘eighties

M. Chandrasekhar Reddy

The term ‘history’ is often used as an ornate concept to add a gilt-edged aura to the

related thought presentation. But in fact, history is the taproot, the foundation, the

pillar of strength that bears the brunt of the kinetics of transactions in the fields of

present, standing ready to take the pylons of the future. The quality of the present,

whether it is teetering and collapsing or is conducting itself in an acceptable manner,

depends upon the quality of the history to a great extent. As the wheel of time at

ni-msme rolls towards the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Institute, my thoughts

dip into the history of the Institute more and more.

After the propagation of entrepreneurship concept through EDP model and expanding the Institute’s

activities into the developing countries through international training programmes during the 1960s and the

’70s, during the 1980s, the focus was on giving breadth to training, first and foremost.

It was during this period that the concept of Programme Evaluation and Review Technique/ Critical Path

Method (PERT/CPM) caught the imagination of the intellectual community, and NISIET had launched

regular series of PERT/CPM programmes. The programmes were immensely popular, particularly among

the echelons of technically highly educated professionals and technocrats. Their momentum sustained well

into the next decade. Programmes on Work Study were another stream that was quite popular during that

period. But the orientation programme on SSI development for the IAS officers was considered the most

prestigious training programme of the decade.

Innovative zeal among the faculty was given a big berth then, which led to the development of computerised

software for simulation exercises for small industry management. That is to say, the Institute was thinking

so far ahead of its times that it had already undertaken the production of computerised instruction materials

as far back as the 1980s.

Another innovative idea took the shape of audio-visual case studies (case studies on film) of successful and

unsuccessful entrepreneurs. This was a project sponsored by the central Despartment of Science and

Technology. The cases were filmed in three states: Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal. The case

studies were also done simultaneously in print, in a precisely structured format.

The spirit of creativity was ruling so strong that immediately, on the heels of the announcement of INSAT-

IA launching, SIET had prepared a huge satellite-based project, like the SITE. Had that launching been

successful, SIET energies would have been flowing in a new direction opening up unending opportunities even

before the invasion of the now ubiquitous information technology.

During the two decades of 1970s and the ’80s, NISIET was virtually riding the golden crest. Especially

around the middle of the 1980s. Its eminence had reached in different directions and brought laurels. Towards

the tether end of the 1980s decade the University of Hyderabad had recognised the Institute as a Centre for

Advanced Studies and Research in SSI. Around the middle of the decade, the Institute was conferred the

national status, following which, the organisation that was SIET Institute until then was transformed into

NISIET. Also about that time, NISIET was recognised as one of its Centres of Excellence by the UNIDO.

Research was also given prominence during this decade, with a huge stock of the Institute’s intellectual

energy flowing into the study of policy research especially during the second half of the decade.

Development of physical infrastructure was also given considerable importance in this period. It was during

the 1980s that new hostel annexes and residential quarters for the head of the Institute as well as the

essential staff were constructed, as also additional office space for computers and staff activities were created.

In this decade too, the most used section of the internal road network was macadamised, and attractive

street lights erected along the main arteries.

Looking back now, I see 1980s as a period of exploration in terms of intellectual activity and developmental

expansion in terms of physical amenities. It was a continuation of the golden period that began towards the

end of the 1970s. A glorious interval in the Institute’s history, reminiscing about which I grow wistful.

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School of Enterprise Development (SED)Capacity Building Programme for Principals...A significant part of the unemployment problem emanates from the mis-match between the skill

requirement of employers and skill base of the job seekers. This mis-match is likely to become more

acute in the process of rapid structural changes in the economy. It is therefore, necessary to orient

the educational and vocational training systems towards improving their capability to supply the

requisite skills for the mid and long term requirements.

It is in this context that India’s National Skill Development Policy (2009) aims to create a workforce

of 500 million skilled persons by 2022. The principal objectives of this initiative are to empower all

individuals through enhanced skills and knowledge, to ensure access to decent employment, and to

strengthen India’s competitiveness in the global market. The Government’s multi year strategy

emphasis on skills envisage a key role for the network of

Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) spread across the country.

Keeping these requirements in view, the Director General of

Employment and Training (DGE&T) under the Ministry of

Labour and Employment. Govt. of India issued guidelines to

the principals and senior faculty members of ITIs to under go

specially designed Capacity Building programmes by ni-msme.

As part of it ni-msme organised two programmes during 3-8

Sept 12 and 17-22 Sept 12 with 18 and 40 officials respectively.

These two programmes were inaugurated by the director

General, Mr. M. Chandrasekhar Reddy. In his inaugural address,

he stated the important role played by the ITIs in good olden days. He highlighted the example of

ni-msme, a Government undertaking becoming the self-supportive, financially, over a period. He

also advised them to introduce new programmes which are relevant to the present situation / skills

required by the industrial clientele.

Dr. G.P. Vallabh Reddy, Programme Director highlighted the scheme and also explained a few

important findings of mid-term evaluation of the scheme conducted by V.V. Giri National Labour Institute.

The validiction of programmes was held by the Director General, ni-msme. Mr. Ramesh Babu, Assistant

Director (DGE&T), New Delhi also was present during the valedictories to ascertain the views and feedback

on programmes. Ms. Indira Kandra, consultant, SED associated with the programmes.

Mr. M. Chandrasekhar Reddy complimented GM, SPMCIL and GM, India Govt Mint for conceivingthis unique programme. ni-msme was glad to conduct this programme through the experiencedfaculty like Dr. N. Srilakshmi, Dr. G. U. K. Rao and Prof P. Udaya Shanker who supported eminentGuest Speakers who have MSME expertise. He suggested SPMCIL to look for ni-msme for inductionprogrammes to be conducted in near future.

Prof P. Udaya Shanker, Director (SEM) stated that SPMCIL has taken by good initiatives towardsmolding MSME entrepreneurs and proposed a vote of thanks.

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Director KIBT visits ni-msmeMr. Steven Kirui, Director, Kenyan Institute of BusinessTraining accompanied the delegation on trade mission toHyderabad. In this regard a brief meeting was held on 6 Sept12 with the faculty for exploring the areas for possiblecollaboration. The Director, KIBT suggested a few areas i.e.,Training of Trainers, Cluster Development and faculty exchangeprogramme, to be taken up by ni-msme. Director General Mr.M. Chandrasekhar Reddy assured that joint collaboration workwould be taken up at the earliest. The programme wascoordinated by Prof. B. Sai Sudhakara Rao, Sr. Consultant,SEE. Dr. C. Rani, CAO proposed a vote of thanks. �

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Cluster Initiatives in Uttar PradeshNational Resource Centre for Cluster Development (NRCD) of ni-msme has initiated collection of

cluster information, identification of cluster specific issues and scope for development of clusters in

the state of Uttar Pradesh. The clusters include artisan based clusters like Nagina wood craving,

Meerut band baja, Sultanpur Leather, Bijnour Block Printing, Varanasi Meenakari, as well as

industrial clusters like Rampur and Pilibhit Rice Milling, Bareilly Essential Oils, Mau Powerloom,

Amroha Textile Waste Processing and Battery /Inverter

Manufacturing clusters.

ni-msme cluster team - Prof. K. Surya Prakash Goud, Mr.

Hari Shanker and Mr. Rizwan Ahmed - along with the experts

from Foundation for MSME Clusters viz., Mr. A.S.K. Sharma,

Mr. K.L. Sarkar and Mr. Sagnik Lahari visited all the clusters

during 3-30 Sept 12. They have interacted with the General

Managers of District Industries Centers, representatives of

industry associations, NGOs, entrepreneurs, bank officials,

and other important cluster stakeholders.

During the visit the team members interacted individually

with the entrepreneurs and also organised small group meetings for collection of relevant information.

The discussions concentrated on genesis of cluster, cluster products, issues related to technology,

marketing, infrastructure, finance and human resource development. The officials of Government

of Uttar Pradesh have actively participated in the discussions and provided constructive suggestions

for development of the clusters. Based on the observations of the team members and interactions

held with the stakeholders, a tentative action plan was prepared for each of the cluster. Some of the

action plans like Meerut Band Baja, Nagina Wood Craft, Bijnour Block printing, Rampur Rice

Milling and Moradabad Chandi paper cluster were validated inviting the officials from industries

department, NGOs, industry associations, and other cluster stakeholders.

Hindi Week at ni-msmeni-msme celebrated Hindi Week on its campus during

14-21 Sept 12. In this a workshop was also organised Mr.

M. Chandrasekhar Reddy, Director General who addressed

the members of the Hindi workshop on 17 Sept 12 informed

that according to Raj Bhasha implementation all the

employees should use Hindi in day-to-day official work.

He also encouraged the employees to take part in various

Hindi competitions to improve their knowledge and skills

in Hindi speaking and writing. On the first day of the

Hindi Workshop the guest speaker Dr. S. R. Yadav, Asst.

Director, ICAR –

Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture

(CRIDA), Hyderabad outlined the contents of Raj Bhasha

Policy & Act for the benefit of the members and

implementation. At the end of the programme the

co-ordinator Mr Murarilal, Hindi Translator, ni-msme

complimented the staff for taking interest and spreading

the concept Raj Bhasha. Later, certificates and cash prizes

were distributed to employees who took part in the

competitions and week long programmes.

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School of Entrepreneurship and Extension (SEE)Faculty Development Programme on Entrepreneurship Development

Two weeks training course on Faculty Development

Programme in Entrepreneurship Development was

conducted from 17-29 Sept 12 at G. Pullaiah College of

Engineering & Technology, Kurnool, A.P. The programme

was sponsored by Department of Science & Technology,

Govt. of India. Twenty two faculty members from

Engineering and Management colleges affiliated to JNTU,

Hyderabad; JNTU, Ananthapur and Rayalaseema

University have participated in the programme.

The programme is exclusively designed for the faculty

members of Engineering, Science & Technology and

Management colleges with an objective to enable the faculty to develop a total perspective of the

complex process of developing the entrepreneurial abilities, managing capabilities and technical

competence of students to become potential entrepreneurs. In addition it also helps the faculty to

understand the typical demands of his/her role as a faculty of entrepreneurship and develop skills

in curriculum planning and using an appropriate mix of training methods.

The inputs covered include Entrepreneurial Motivation, Entrepreneurship Development,

Characteristics of an Entrepreneur, Identification & Selection of an entrepreneur, Identification of

Business opportunities, Institutional Mechanism to set up Entrepreneurship Development Cell,

Entrepreneurship Development through Cluster Approach and Technical & financial feasibility of

a Project. Guest lectures were also arranged for the sessions on role of support Institutions/

Organisations in promotion of MSMEs like DIC, KVIB & NABARD. There was a special session

from SME branch of Syndicate Bank which is a lead bank on financial assistance.

Field visit was also arranged to new Guru Raghavendra Plastics, Universal Home Products and

Nano paints for practical exposure. All the participants have prepared the business plan and made

the presentations. Curriculum planning was also done by them as a group activity.

PI’s Review MeetingA Review meeting of Partner Institutions (PIs) under the scheme of “Assistance to Training

Institutes” sponsored by the Ministry of MSME was

organised on 3 Sep 12. As many as 35 Pl representatives of

25 Partner Institutions attended the meeting where, ni-

msme faculty and consultants were also present.

Mr. B. Sai Sudhakar Rao, Sr. Consultant welcomed the

representatives. Mr. M. Chandrasekhar Reddy, Director

General, ni-msme addressed the members. He advised PIs

to take up the follow-up activity on a regular basis for more

effectiveness. Mr. R. Balakrishnan, IAS, Additional Chief

Secretary/Director, Entrepreneurship Development

Institute, Chennai also addressed the PIs. Through their

power point presentation, representatives outlined the follow-up activity for the year 2011-12 and

status of their programmes for the year 2012-13.

Dr. C. Rani, Director (SEE) and CAO proposed vote of thanks. �

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Kenyan Trade Mission to India...A 15 member delegation on Trade Mission to India visitedHyderabad during 10-11 Sept 12 to hold B2B meetings withEntrepreneurs. In this connection ni-msme organised the saidmeetings with the entrepreneurs of Hyderabad. The delegationwas mainly interested in the product lines of personal careproducts, paints, plastics, FRP, packaging and others.Mr. Sumiyuki Otsuki, Development Economy/GIS in JapanDevelopment Institute (JDI) and Mr. Chimpal Rauniar, led thedelegation. The delegation visited the CIPET and Plastics Pack-aging and FRP Units located at Cherlapally industrial area on10 Sept 12 and one-to-one meetings were held with entrepreneursof the industries. They also held discussions with the officials of CIPET to enter into an collaboration onskill development training in plastics.

On 11 Sept 12 a B2B meeting was held, where 20 entrepreneurs have presented their products and capabilitiesin paints, personal care products, engineering industries, herbal and other products from ALEAP, JeedimetlaIndustries Association and some entrepreneurs. Ms. K. Rama Devi, President of ALEAP also attended theB2B meeting and addressed the Kenyan delegation and assured the ALEAPs help in ventures.

The Director General ni-msme Mr. M. Chandrasekhar Reddy also addressed the participants. After completionof the meeting, Mr. Sumiyuki Otsuki, leader of the delegation expressed happiness for the arrangementsmade in this regard. He complimented the Director General and Faculty of ni-msme for organising suchuseful visits and meetings with short notice. The delegation also visited the Federation of Andhra PradeshChambers of Commerce & Industry (FAPCCI) office in the afternoon. They conducted an elaborate meetingwith the Kenyan delegation chaired by Mr. Srinivas Ayyadevara, Senior Vice-President involving more than25 entrepreneurs in manufacturing of different products. After the formal meeting the delegates had one-to-one meeting with entrepreneurs relevant to them and held discussion on possible business tie-ups. Later, thedelegation left for Ahmedabad.

The arrangements for meeting were organised by Prof. B. S. Sudhakara Rao, Sr. Consultant.

School of Enterprise Management (SEM)Second Programme on Gold Appraiser for ICICI Bank Officials

The second Gold Appraiser Programme for 19 officials of different branches of ICICI Bank was held during10-12 Sep 12 at Nanakramguda, Hyderabad.

Prof P Udaya Shanker, Director (SEM), ni-msme and thecoordinator of the programme emphasised importance of gold onaccount of liquid and good investment proposition.

Mr. Ram Mohan, M/s SKR9 Gems described the different coloursof gold such as White, Red, Pink, Rose, Span, Green, Grey, Black,Purple, Blue and applications thereof.

Mr. Sekalla Raju, Gold Assayer touched upon the identificationof gold, and alloys (Nickel, Copper, Silver, Cadmium, Aluminum,Manganese, Cobalt, Titanium and Indium) for ornaments to knowabout the level of gold carets, etc.

A team constituting of: Mr Sekalla Raju, Mr Prem Chary, Mr. R.Vittal Rao and Mr Madhava Chary, Mr. T. Ramulu Gold Assayers gave an exposure to find out the quality of thegold using touch stone method. Mr Ramakrishna Rao, Executive from BIS explained that the standards arefor ensuring quality, though it is not mandatory. He outlined about the Hallmarking centres and their role.He signified Hallmarking Centre’s Mark and its five symbols on a hallmarked ornament: ♦BIS (Bureau ofIndian Standards), ♦Logo of fineness of ornament, ♦Jewelers code (who sell jewellery), ♦Hallmarking centercode, ♦Year of Marking. Mr. A. Ramulu, Gold Assayers spoke on techniques of valuation of gold and jewelry.The stone ware should be calculated on net basis. Kundans have to be given to the extent of 30% because most ofthe jewel is filled with lead and wax. contd...8

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Induction Programme for Executive Trainees of NMDCThe SEM of ni-msme, organised an “Induction Programme for Executive Trainees of NMDC” during 12-18Sep 12. The programme was sponsored by National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd., Hyderabad.Prof. T. Venkateswara Reddy, Faculty, C-ICFS, SEM was the Programme Director. As many as 55 executivesattended the programme.

Mr. K. Harinarayana, General Manager (C & H), NMDC,Hyderabad inaugurated the programme on 12 Sept 12. In hisaddress he explained about NMDC covering aspects since itsinception, in 1958, as a GoI owned public enterprise under theadministrative control of the Ministry of Steel, GoI. He saidthat right from the beginning, NMDC involved in the explorationof wide range of minerals including iron ore, copper, rockphosphate, lime stone, dolomite, gypsum, bentonite, magnesite,diamond, tin, tungsten, graphite, beach sands, etc. Further, headded that NMDC made valuable and substantial contributionto the national efforts in the mineral sector during the last fivedecades and has been accorded the status of schedule-A, Public

Sector Company. In recognition of company’s growing status and consistent performance, the company hasbeen categorised by the Dept. of Public Enterprises as “NAVRATNA” Public Sector Enterprise in 2008. Hesuggested the participants to be sincere in their jobs besides being knowledgble and hard working for bothindividual and organisational growth.

Mr. M. Chandrasekhar Reddy, Director General , ni-msme in his address thanked the management of NMDCfor their constant support since years and providing opportunity to organise programmes for their newlyrecruited staff and executives. He briefed about the activities of ni-msme and organising programmes andconducting tests/examinations to select the candidates for NMDC. Further, he elaborated that the institutehas conducted about 60 training programmes covering more than 1200 participants.

Earlier, Dr. C. Rani, Chief Administrative Officer welcomed the gathering. She focused on the long associationof ni-msme and NMDC in organising programmes and conducting recruitment tests.

Prof. T. Venkateswara Reddy briefed about the programme and said that the contents of the programme arebeing modified from programme to programme to meet the day-to-day requirements of NMDC, in consultationwith their officials. Mr. V.V.S. Sundaram, Jt. General Manager, NMDC, Hyderabad in his address said thatNMDC is a progressive and growing organisation. Because of its fast growth, there are tremendous jobopportunities in NMDC and also due to retirement of employees on superannuation. He suggested participantsthat the technical competencies are equally important with the behavioural aspects. He also briefly focusedon various issues like work place allignment, self-management, people’s skills, etc.

The programme was concluded on 18 Sept 12. The participants appreciated the programme faculty and stafffor providing good facilities during the programme..

from page 7...Mrs. T. Padmaja, Century Hallmarkings explained about measuring karat of gold. She suggested that bankerswill be given detailed report to have better picture of the jewel on requirement. The process testing is associatedwith long procedure which has to be understood together with implications.

Mr. Ritish Jain, Nakoda Hallmarking explained the role of the centre especially tests conducted and certifiedthereof. He also outlined the concessions being offered to jewelers who follow BIS.

Mr. Mahabaleswar Rao Boorgu, Boorugu Bullion Corporation provided wider applications of gold and bankersrole in the process where investors have to hold gold in coin and bar forms to avoid losses.

Prof. P. Udaya Shanker ascertained views on the themes covered as well as the practices to be followed to dealwith financing of gold and jewels, for strengthening similar programmes.

The special feature of the programme is that the jewelers, experts and team members have brought jewels,stones, testing materials, instruments, etc., for better understanding of the business and commercial aspectsof jewellery. As the programme is a unique in kind enough care has been taken to provide the course materialrelevant for both theory and application. The participants complimented that the programme was a goodvalue addition in terms of investment.

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Indo Global Education Summit and Expo 2012The Indus Foundation, Hyderabad had organised Indo Global Education Summit and Expo 2012 during7–9 Sep 12 at Hyderabad.

Mr Ponnala Lakshmaiah, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology and Communications, GoAPinaugurated the event as Chief Guest on 7 Sep 12; Justice G Raghuram, Judge, Andhra Pradesh High Courtand Mr Suresh Badami, Head of South India, ICICI Bank were Guests of Honour. Officials from severalinstitutions took part in the event.

In the academic side four parallel sessions were held on 8 and 9 Sep 12. Faculty from different institutionsattended sessions on research collaborations; business and management; information technology; faculty andstudent exchange programmes, study abroad in India programmes and other collaborations; and vocationaleducation programmes sessions.

Elaborative discussions were held on research collaborations, Business and management, Information technology,faculty and student exchange programmes, study abroad and other collaborations, vocational and educationalprogrammes.

On 9 Sep 12 in the valedictory function the Chief Guest was Justice L Narasimha Reddy, Judge, Andhra PradeshHigh Court and Guest of Honour was Prof. Ramakrishna Ramaswamy, Vice Chancellor, University of Hyderabad.

Prof. P. Udaya Shanker, Director (SEM), ni-msme who attended the event, explained the role of institute interms of training, research and consultancy services offered to micro, small and medium enterprises over thepast 5 decades. He suggested officials to associate with ni-msme in the following areas including policy initiativesand impact studies for research areas and cluster development. He also interacted with Mr CD Arha, IAS (Retd),

Chairman and Mr SB Anumolu, IPS (Retd), President of Indus Foundation for initiating activities.

IPRIS Delegates interact with Hon’ble Chief Justice of APDr. N. Srilakshmi, Head, C-LAIMS & IPFC and ProgrammeDirector, IPRIS interacted with Hon’ble Chief Justice of APHigh Court Mr. Pinaki Chandra Ghose at AP High Court on 24Sept 12 along with the 21 delegates of IPRIS programme.

Dr N.Srilakshmi and Dr H.C.Upadhyaya thanked Hon’ble ChiefJustice of AP High Court for giving an opportunity to interactwith him on the Indian judiciary system in general and aboutIPR filing systems in India, in specific. Earlier Dr. N. Srilakshmi,informed the details of programme and introduced the delegatesto Hon’ble Chief Justice who shared views on the scenario ofIPR adoption in the respective countries of the delegates.

ni-msme Bids Farewell to Mr. TriloknathThe Recreation Club of ni-msme bid a farewell to Mr. B. Triloknath,Electrician on his superannuation on 28 Sept 12. Prof. P. UdayaShanker, Director (SEM) and Chairman, Recreation Club welcomedthe employees and appreciated the services of Mr. Triloknath whojoined institute as Electrician on 23 June 1981. He rendered a servicesof 31 years 3 months . The Director General Mr. M. ChandrasekharReddy in his address lauded the services Mr. Triloknath, and saidthat he used to be available for any emergency, even on holidays.Earlier , Dr. C. Rani, Chief Administrative Officer and Director(SEE); Dr. N. Srilakshmi, Head, C-LAIMS and IPFC;Mr. B. Sanjeeva Rao, JDA and PRO, Mr K Krishna Mohan,General Secretary and Mr. L. Ashok Kumar, Joint Secretary

ni-msme Employees’ Union, Ms. Indira Kandra, Consultant (SED) recalled their memories with regard toMr. Triloknath’s services and his sincerity in the work.

The faculty, members of employees union and recreation club felicitated Mr. Triloknath with garland &shawl and presented a memento and institutes executive bag.

The event was concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Prof. P. Udaya Shanker. �

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SME Corner

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Programme of TQM

Dr. N. Srilakshmi, Head C-LAIMS & IPFC, an UK (IPCA) Regd &

certified Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2008,1400:2004 and OHSAS

18001,Six Sigma Black Belt/TQM/Six Sigma/NAAC Assessor con-

ducted one week national training programme on “TQM ISO

9001:2008,14001:2004,OHSAS 18001,22000 & 2700 from 17-21 Sep

12 with 22 MSME-DI officials participating. The Programme was

inaugurated by Mr. G.R. Akkadas, Director, MSME-DI, Hyderabad

while Mr. M. Chandrasekhar Reddy, Director General, ni-msme wel-

comed the dignitaries and delegates. Dr N.Srilakshmi, Programme

Director detailed the course contents and said that it was two and

half decades that ni-msme is conducting TQM course successfully. She reiterated the importance of TQM

and the competition that MSMEs are facing in the global economy. She outlined the international standards

that are guiding tools to help MSMEs reach world class excellence.

Mr. M.Chandrasekhar Reddy, stressed that the need of Quality in Enterprise process as the need of the hour

and every MSME need to implement the ISO 9001:2008 and other series of standards as applicable, ultimately

make the enterprises run towards implementation of TQM.

Mr. G.R. Akkadas, Director, MSME-DI, Hyderabad complimented ni-msme for providing an opportunity

to interact with MSME-DI officials representing all over India. Prof. P. Udaya Shanker, Director, SEM,

proposed a vote of thanks.

Director General participates in “Emerging Kerala 2012”

Mr. M. Chandrasekhar Reddy, Director General, ni-msme participated as a Panelist in the sectoral technical

session of MSME & Skills, organised by Govt. of Kerala as part of “Emerging Kerala 2012” on 14 Sept 12. He

highlighted the entrepreneurship and skill development programmes (ESDPs) of Ministry of MSME and

the need for establishment of entrepreneurship development cells in educational institutions and ToT on

entrepreneurship to motivate the youth to take up entrepreneurship as a prospective career. Hon’ble

Minister for Labour & Rehabilitation, Govt. of Kerala, Mr. Shibu Baby John was the Chief Guest of the

session. Mr. Amitabh Kant, IAS, Special Secretary (IP); Mr. K. S. Srinivas, IAS, Special Secretary (IP),

Govt. of Kerala; Mr. Dinesh Awasthi, Director, EDII; and Mr. Dilip Chenoy, Managing Director & CEO,

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Delhi also attended the session. Mr. R. Radhakrishnan

Nair, Executive Director, CNN (Network 18) anchored the session.

Mr. M. Chandrasekhar Reddy, Director General, ni-msme attended

the inaugural function of silver jubilee celebrations of Medak Small

Scale Entrepreneurs Association on 28 Sept 12 at Medak. Mr. G.

Prasad Kumar, Hon’ble Minister for Handlooms & Textiles, Spinning

Mills, Small Scale Industries, K & VI Board Govt. of AP inaugurated

the celebrations.

In his address the Minister lauded the contribution made by the

association in the field of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.

While Mr. V. Bhoopal Reddy was guest of honour, Mr. R. K.

Wanchoo, Executive Director, BHEL, Hyderabad was special guest.

The Director General in his address outlined the contribution of

ni-msme in the promotion and development of MSMEs. While tracing the history he stated that institute is

playing a pivotal role in the development of clusters in different states of India. He also mentioned about

some of the schemes available for entrepreneurs. Mr. P. Narasinga Rao, President of the association also

spoke on the occation.

Director General at MSSEA silver jubilee celebrations

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Book Exhibition for Foreign DelegatesBook Exhibition for Foreign DelegatesA book exhibition was organised by the Small Enterprises National Documentation Centre

(SENDOC) of SEIC, ni-msme during 21-22 Sept 12 on the campus for the benefit of international

programme participants (Phase I & II). Leading local book sellers have taken part and exhibited

books on the subjects relating to training programmes.

Dr. M. Chandra Sekhar Reddy, Director General, ni-msme

inaugurated the book exhibition by lighting the lamp, as

Chief Guest. In his address he complimented SEIC and

book sellers for coordinating the activity and making

available relevant publications at the door step of

international delegates.

Earlier, Prof. V. Vishwas Rao, Head, SENDOC explained

the importance of book exhibition. He said that in order

to lessen the difficulty of delegates in going around the

book stalls in the city a book exhibition is arranged on

the campus to facilitate to purchase relevant books. It is a facility offered by ni-msme to the

international participants, whose scholarships and book allowance is sponsored by Ministry of

External Affairs, GoI, New Delhi, he said.

Later, the Director General went through the bookstalls and browsed certain subject area books.

He also enquired the usage of books with the international delegates.

Dr. C. Rani, Chief Administrative Officer, Programme Directors, ni-msme Faculty and Staff were

present during the inauguration.

Participants complimented ni-msme for organising the book exhibition on the campus for their

convenience. While Prof. Vishwas Rao and Miss. Bilquis Fatima orgnised the book exhibition,

Mr. N. Yadaiah, Mr. S. Babu Rao acted as liaison between participants and programme directors in

the selection of books. ni-msme publications also were displayed by Ms. Anjali Prasanna,

Publications In-charge for the benefit of foreigners.

Curtain Raiser to Golden JubileeCurtain Raiser to Golden Jubilee

Dr. S.V. Prabhath, IAS (Retd.), formerly the Special Chief

Secretary to the Govt. of Chattisgarh and the Director

General of ni-msme (formerly nisiet) had initiated the

curtain raiser to the Golden Jubilee celebrations schedules,

and set in motion the chain of action concerning the

forthcoming gala.

During the meet several staff members recalled

nostalgically the memories of Dr. Prabhath’s stewardship

of the Institute. Dr. Prabhath also grew nostalgic and

shared his personal experiences of steering the Institute.

Mr. M. Chandrasekhar Reddy, Director General, ni-msme has extolled Dr. Prabhath as the principal

architect of the Institute’s modernisation and as a model CEO.

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Printed, published and edited by Mr. M. Chandrasekhar Reddy, Director General on behalf ofNational Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme) [Formerly known as NationalInstitute of Small Industry Extension Training (nisiet)] (An Organisation of the Ministry of MSME, Govt. ofIndia). Published from ni-msme, Yousufguda, Hyderabad 500 045 and printed at A.S. Graphics,7-1-304/A/2/A1, B.K. Guda, Hyderabad 500 038.

Visitor’s GalleryVisitor’s Gallery

In a communiqué M/o MSME informed about the Udyami Helpline(a call centre for MSMEs) set up since 21 Aug 2010 accessible on a national

toll-free number1800-180-6763 on all days from 6 AM to 10 PM.

Toll-Free Udyami Helpline

Mr. Prasad Balakrishnan, Country Manager, India and

Mr. Ravi Kiran Marati, Manager-Business Development from

X10 Tech visited ni-msme on 27 Sept 12 and met Dr. C.

Rani, Chief Administrative Officer and Prof. V. Vishwas Rao,

Director, SEIC with regard to exploring the possibilities of

organising programmes in IT & ITES. In the meeting they

discussed about the projects that can be mutually imple-

mented. The visitors include Ms. Sirisha, Manager (Opera-

tions). After the discussions the visitors were taken around

the campus and shown the facilities available in the guest

rooms and international canteen.

� Mr. K. Subbi Reddy, Regional Director, Pharmaexcil

(Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India),

visited Director General on 11 Sept 12 along with Mr. B.

K. Singh, Director, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Govt.

of India to explore the possibilities of collaboration in

the matters relating to cluster development programmes/

marketing / exports and imports.

�Mr. Ashok Kumar, IAS (Retd) who was on the campus to

address IPR programme participants on Bio-Diversity

called on Director General, Mr. M. Chandrasekhar Reddy

on 11 Sept 12 along with Mr. M. VIjay Kumar, IPFC,

attorney. They discussed the recent trends of various

aspects relating to IPR legal and statutory measures of

protecting products of Bio-Diversity. They also discussed

the implications of and IP adoption among enterprises

who have utilising Bio-Diversity aspects. Dr. N. Srilakshmi,

Head, C-LAIMS

and IPFC who

coordinated the visit took part in the discussions.

� Mr Mohan G Kininge, Deputy General Manager

(Research), and Mr CM Kurian, Manager (Systems), State Bank of India, Strategic Business Unit,

Research Department, Corporate Centre, SBIICM Campus, Bank Sanchar Bhavan, Hyderabad visited

ni-msme and interacted with Mr. M Chandrasekhar Reddy, Director General, ni-msme on 24 Sept 12

in connection with the programme on research methodologies for their Research Officers and Faculty.

Prof P Udaya Shanker, Director (SEM) was present during the discussions.

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