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The Ministry of MSMEs, Government of India has 32 MSME Development and Facilitation Offices (MSME-DFO) and 27 branch MSME-DFOs. So, one of the branches DFOs is located at Coimbatore. This article takes a closer look at the functions and key objectives of MSME Coimbatore, its contract details and more.
About MSME Coimbatore
The branch MSME DFO Coimbatore falls under the MSME – Development & Facilitation Office, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The geographical scope of the Coimbatore branch institute covers eight districts of Tamil Nadu. They are Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Erode, Salem, Tiruppur, The Niligris, Namakkal and Karur. MSMEs belonging to various industries are located in these seven districts. Some of the key industries in the region include auto components, machine tools, dies, moulds, foundry, textile garments, pump & motor, coir, plastics and rubber, textile machinery, tools, food processing, steel fabrication, healthcare, education, jewellery, tourism, etc.,
It offers a wide range of facilities to foster growth amongst MSMEs. It envisions enhancing the competitiveness of Indian MSMEs, boosting employment generation and building an industry-ready workforce. Therefore, the institution handholds entrepreneurs at several stages. For example, for potential and new entrepreneurs, it handholds by providing training, upgrading skills, and so on. On the other hand, it works closely with existing MSME owners in providing training, marketing support, technology upgrades, and so on.
Additionally, it offers common facilities for MSMEs for their growth and development. Here are some of the facilities and services that it offers includes:
- Common facility workshops
- Laboratories
- Training needs
- Techno-managerial services
- Statistical and economic information
- Consultancy and support services
Key functions of branch DFO, Coimbatore
Like other DC MSMEs and branch DFOs, the Coimbatore branch is also committed to fostering the growth of MSMEs in the region. To achieve this vision, here are some of the key functions of branch DFO, Coimbatore:
- Enhancing MSMEs’ competitiveness
- Facilitating credit flow
- Promotion of MSMEs through cluster-based approach
- Encouraging technology upgrades in manufacturing MSMEs
- Offering marketing support
Moreover, MSME Coimbatore is also instrumental in implementing various schemes launched by the Ministry of MSMEs.
MSME Coimbatore address and phone number
BR.MSME-DFO, Coimbatore
386, Patel Road,
Ram Nagar, Coimbatore
0422 2233956
Alternatively, you can also contact
The Assistant Director,
Branch MSME Development & Facilitation Office, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India
0422-2230426/2233956
In case you are seeking particular information, here is a link to the directory for all branches including Coimbatore that come under DFO Chenai.
Training courses
Some of the standardised courses offered by DC MSME include:
- Entrepreneurship development programmes
- Technology Infusion cum Skill Development Programme
- Accreditation Programme for EM Trainers
- Capacity Building of Principals of ITIs
- Carbon training
- Competency Building for Improved Performance
- Cost Effectiveness in Economic Downturn
- Delayed Payments to MSEs
- Export Procedures, Documentation and Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Training programmes related to IPR
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management and Retail Management
- Marketing programmes
- Modern office practices
- Productivity, quality and lean management
- Entrepreneurship and Skill Development for Partner Organisations/Agencies
- Financing & Management of CFCs
- Risk Management
Some of the entrepreneurship skill development skill development programmes (ESDP) offered by DC MSME include:
- Agricultural water lifting products
- CAD/CAM
- Dairy-based ESDP
- Designing artificial jewellery
- Food processing
- Footwear making
- Forging and casting
- Heat treatment
- Leather products
- Mobile repairing
- Mushroom cultivation
- Retail management
- Candles making
- JAVA
- Housekeeping
- Interior designing
- Web designing
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Photography and videography
- Graphic designing
- IT tools and applications
MSME Schemes
MSME DI Chennai and also branch DFO Coimbatore implement scheme launched by the Ministry of MSMEs, Government of India.
- Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
- Second Loan for up-gradation of the existing PMEGP/MUDRA units
- Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro & Small Enterprises (CGTMSE)
- Procurement and Marketing Support (PMS) scheme
- International Cooperation (IC) Scheme
- Public Procurement Policy for MSEs Order, 2012
- Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI)
- A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industries and Entrepreneurship (ASPIRE)
- ZED Certification Scheme
- Lean Manufacturing Competitiveness
- Digital MSMEs
- Awareness on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- Coir Industry Technology Upgradation Scheme
- Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme (ESDP) Scheme
- Assistance to Training Institutions (ATI) Scheme
- Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana
- Khadi Vikas Yojana
- Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) Scheme, etc.
Frequently asked questions
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