The Department of Business Development Services and National Outreach contributes by way of strengthening the SME ecosystem through interventions aimed at growth and sustainability of small and medium entrepreneurs. The Department also focusses on providing comprehensive and innovative business development services, spearheading nationwide outreach initiatives, and championing the growth and resilience of SMEs.
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A transformative force propelling holistic development of SMEs through innovative business development services, capacity-building and outreach initiatives.
Promotion and implementation of projects in developing domains, such as aviation, the tourism and hospitality circuits being curated, evolving infrastructure and aviation sectors, etc.
Support micro-enterprises to transform into small and medium enterprises through capacity-building and mentoring programmes.
Boost the climate of business development services and, thus, the overall entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Strengthen SME development by enabling technology adoption and upgrades among SMEs and building their capacities for Industry 4.0 or even 5.0-ready workforce, export promotion, and international outreach.
Enhance engagement with industries on the one hand and institutions and research laboratories on the other.
Nationwide engagement with MSMEs, Industry Associations, Governments, and Partners for implementing projects/programmes to ensure sustainable growth and development.
Establishing Strategic Hubs within industrial corridors in India and overseas to foster innovation, collaboration, and economic growth. It leads to spillover effect in the local/regional economic development.
Collaborating with diverse multilateral agencies, thus integrating International Best Practices in MSME Business Development.
Nurturing valuable global connections and international partnerships for creating pathways for MSMEs to explore new markets, exchange expertise and access resources.
Offering services to address the development needs in emerging areas like energy, defence, green cover, AI, IoT, etc.
