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MSME Ministry, DPIIT Sign MoU to Expand Market Access for GI Products

Newsmantra — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:45:36 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the commercialisation and global market access of India’s Geographical Indication (GI) products. The partnership will focus on quality standardisation, wider market access and digital enablement, while strengthening the One District One Product ecosystem. Under the initiative, GI collectives and authorised users will be facilitated to onboard digital platforms, including the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) and Government e-Marketplace (GeM), under the Bharat GI banner. The collaboration will also promote capacity building and create new market opportunities for artisans, weavers and producer collectives, supporting the broader vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Vocal for Local.

Govt Invites 100 Beneficiaries Of PM Vishwakarma As ‘Special Guests’ To Witness 80th Independence Day Ceremony

Newsmantra — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:26:04 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Government has invited 100 beneficiaries of PM Vishwakarma from the Delhi-NCR region as ‘Special Guests’ to witness the 80th Independence Day Ceremony at the Red Fort, Delhi.

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) informed that the beneficiaries will also be presented with souvenirs as a token of recognition and appreciation, followed by an interaction with officials of the Ministry of MSME today.

The invited beneficiaries represent the 18 traditional trades covered under PM Vishwakarma, including tailor, carpenter, goldsmith, blacksmith, locksmith, among others. The beneficiaries invited have availed various benefits under the scheme, including registration, basic skill training and provision of toolkits, along with other support benefits available under the scheme. The special guests also include women artisans from various traditional trades.