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United News of India
4 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
Training for business development service providers to support MSMEs
Thiruvananthapuram, June 25 (UNI) Kerala Minister for Law, Industries and Coir P. Rajeeve inaugurated the state-level training programme for Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs) as part of the Reinforcing and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) project at Institute of Management in Government (IMG) here today. The training for the BDSPs was conducted by the Kerala Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (KIED). APM Mohammed Hanish IAS, Principal Secretary (Industries); Vishnuraj P., IAS, Director of Industries and Commerce; Rajeev G, Additional Director of Industries and Commerce; Sharath V.S, General Manager (i/c), DIC Thiruvananthapuram; and Saji S, CEO, Kerala Institute for Entrepreneurship Development (KIED) attended the inaugural ceremony. The Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Kerala has recruited 500 BDSPs on contract basis, as part of RAMP scheme of the Govt. of India. They will be trained to provide a range of services to support and foster entrepreneurial activities at the local body level across the state. BDSPs are responsible for effectively communicating the business- friendly policies formulated by the Central and State government at the ground level. By assigning BDSPs in Panchayats, Municipal Corporations and City Corporations, the government is ensuring that all help and support are made available to the prospective entrepreneurs. World Bank-aided RAMP, aims at overall development and sustenance of MSME's in the country. The scheme was launched at the national level on June 30, 2022 and is being implemented over a period of five years under the aegis of the Union Ministry of MSME (MoMSME). Some of the major objectives of RAMP scheme are: to facilitate an easy market entry for MSMEs and to expand and create market for their products; to ensure loan availability for MSMEs, to ensure the Central-State Governments and their affiliated institutions are closely involved in the implementation of the scheme and encourage innovative ideas in MSMEs; to increase communication among MSMEs; to promote the current trends and processes followed by MSMEs; to encourage green practices in startups etc. The Ramp Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) submitted by State's Industries Department received the Centre's approval in January 2024 and the MSME Ministry sanctioned a grant of Rs. 107.71 crore for the implementation of projects under the scheme. The state government also allotted Rs. 37.07 Crores for the scheme. The comprehensive RAMP project covers components like DPR assistance for Mission 1,000 units, handholding for MSMEs through business executives, import substitution studies and strategic plan preparation, MSME-technology clinics and training programs. The planning and implementation of the project began in January this year under the leadership of the State Directorate of Industries and Commerce. UNI DS RN
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Kerala Automobiles Limited launches electric icecream carts for Milma
The Kerala Automobiles Limited (KAL), the State public sector automobile manufacturing company, on Wednesday unveiled electric icecream carts manufactured for Milma as well as its range of electric buggies and mini e-carts. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve launched the new range of electric vehicles at a function held at the KAL facility at Aralumoodu. The key for the electric cart made for Milma, branded as Mili Cart, was handed over to Milma chairperson K.S. Mani. Thirty vehicles were handed over as part of the first batch. Ten electric carts each will be provided to the regional cooperative milk producers' units in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam and Kozhikode. More e-carts will be manufactured as per Milma's demand. The new fleet Among the other electric vehicles launched on Wednesday, the 'mini e-cart' has a capacity to carry a load of up to 150 kg. With a track width of 60 cm, it can be used to transport material even through narrow paths. It is made for use in waste collection, in building construction sites, industrial sites as well as for agricultural use. The 'mini e-cart plus' has a capacity of 310 kg and track width of 85 cm. Both vehicles are equipped with a tipping mechanism for easy unloading. The 'e-buggy 1.0' with a capacity to carry four passengers is targeted for use inside resorts and institutions with large campuses. The KAL had last year launched a battery-powered garbage collection cart, equipped with a garbage box and tipping mechanism. The company also plans to launch mobile food carts. The KAL, which since 1984 has manufactured over a lakh three-wheelers running on fossil fuels, ventured into electric vehicle manufacturing in 2019. Neyyattinkara MLA K. Ansalan presided over the function in which KAL chairperson Pulluvila Stanley and other officials were present.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Rajeeve launches Layam Housing project in Idukki
The Industries department on Monday launched the Layam Housing project in Idukki aimed at renovating and constructing layams (cluster houses) in the plantation sector. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve said under the housing project, the government would provide ₹50,000 for renovating existing layams and ₹2 lakh for constructing new ones. The government had allotted ₹10 crore in the last two Budgets for the project. The Minister said the establishment of the plantation directorate had brought in changes in the plantation sector in the State. After setting up the directorate, the government had directed the Indian Institute of Management- Kozhikode to study issues in the plantation sector. 'The IIMK had submitted a report to the government and after its approval, the recommendations will be implemented in the plantation sector,' Mr. Rajeeve said. Officials said 83 layams had been selected for renovation under the project in Idukki and works on 10 units at AVT Karadikkuzhi Estate, near Peerumade, had been completed. Mr. Rajeeve inaugurated the housing project at Karadikkuzhi on Monday.
The Hindu
20-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Govt. approves land acquisition for development of Muttar-FACT Road
The government has approved land acquisition for the development of Muttar-FACT Road in Eloor municipality. Around 410 cents will be acquired for the first phase of the road development project. The Revenue department has permitted the District Collector to acquire the land under the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, according to a release. The road will be developed at 15-metre width as per the alignment plan. P. Rajeeve, Minister for Industries, said the project would get a boost with the land acquisition. The road from FACT Junction to Muttar bridge has a length of 3.5 km. The existing road with narrow width often causes in traffic snarls, especially during peak hours. The State Budget for 2023-24 had included an assistance of ₹5 crore as token advance for widening the road.
The Hindu
15-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Govt. plans to set up Skill and Entrepreneurship University
Minister for Industries P. Rajeeve said here on Sunday (June 15) that the government has plans to set up a Skill and Entrepreneurship University. The intent is to bring various institutes working for skill development under a varsity, he said at the convocation ceremony held at the Community Skill Park under the Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) in Kalamassery here. The Minister said that discussions were progressing towards establishing the university. The Industries department has been consulting ASAP and other such agencies while formulating policies based on the skill requirements of various institutions setting up projects in the State, he said. Nearly 75 students who had enrolled for various short-term courses at the Community Skill Park were felicitated on the occasion, according to a release.
