MSME
MSME
MSME
agreement with the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006. MSME is
initiated and managed under the Ministry of MSME (MoMSME) are entities engaged in the
production, manufacturing, processing, or preservation of goods and commodities.
MSME sector is considered the backbone of the Indian economy and contributes nearly accounts for
27% of the country’s GDP. It primarily works for the development of people from backward and rural
areas. As per the official data as of 31st April 2022, there are presently more than 6.33 crore
MSMEs that employ approx. 11.10 people across the nation.
To know more regarding MSMEs in India, let’s discuss their basics, such as classifications, loan
schemes, role, and importance in the socio-economic development of India.
Sector/Enterprise
Micro-Enterprise Small Enterprise Medium Enterprise
Type
MSME schemes offered by financial institutions and initiated by the Indian Government are
mentioned below:
Opportunities in MSMEs
The opportunities in the MSME industry are massive due to the succeeding factors:
In 1961, with the merger of the Ministry of Small Scale Industries and the Ministry of Agro and Rural
Industries; the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (M/o MSME) was formed.
MSMEs produce and manufacture a wide variety of products for domestic, as well as international
markets. MSMEs help in the promotion of growth and development of Khadi, Village, and Coir
Industries, in cooperation with concerned ministries, state governments, and stakeholders.