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FISME Organises 6th Samwad: Dialogue between Members of Parliament and MSMEs

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FISME Hosted 6th Samwaad Meeting for Friends of MSME

The 6th SAMWAD dialogue, organized by Friends of MSMEs in Parliament and facilitated by FISME (Secretariat for the forum) on November 27, 2024, brought together MPs to address challenges facing MSMEs.

Discussions centered on MSMEs’ difficulties with banks and regulations, with members stressing the need to revive the sector and promote self-employment. Concerns regarding SMA provisions and pending arbitration cases were raised.

MPs emphasized the need for “Friends of MSMEs in Parliament” to assume a mentorship role. While acknowledging the government’s track record of responsiveness, participants highlighted the critical issue of unemployment and proposed the establishment of committees to address banking/finance and regulatory challenges.

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Over a dozen Members of Parliament cutting across party lines have come forward and formed a group named ‘Friends of MSMEs in Parliament’. A senior Lok Sabha Member Meerut Rajendra Agrawal has been chosen Chairman of the group. The group intends to study and focus on resolving some of the binding constraints that impede and shackle MSME sector in India. The group plans to hold consultations with MSMEs before each session of the Parliament to identify the major issues and raise their concerns at various Parliamentary fora and the Government. Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME)- the national MSME body, is to function as Secretariat of Friends of MSMEs. The key objectives of the Forum are Ensuring that Legislation incorporates MSME perspective, Leveraging Parliamentary institutions for the benefit of MSMEs, Facilitating dialogue among Govt., institutions and MSMEs.

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