In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to strengthen small industries and promote dialogue between entrepreneurs and policymakers, a special workshop was organized at Purusharth Bhavan by Laghu Udyog Bharati, Kota, in collaboration with the Ministry of MSME.
The primary objective of the workshop was to understand the problems faced by entrepreneurs, discuss practical solutions, and ensure that their suggestions are formally re-corded and implemented by concerned officials. Address-ing participants via video con ferencing from Delhi, Addition-al Development Commissioner Ashwini Lal emphasized the importance of such dialogues, stating that they help promote transparency in government processes and empower entre preneurs to become self-reli-ant. The workshop began with a welcome address by Ankur Gupta, President of the Large
Unit Division of Laghu Udyog Bharati. He expressed concern over the delays in resolving entrepreneurs' fundamental is-sues due to bureaucratic hurdles. National Advisor Govin dram Mittal spoke about areas needing reform within the departments, while Akshay Singh delivered a detailed 32-point PowerPoint presentation out-lining actionable insights.
Manoj Agarwal and Sanjay Sharma, presidents of the Ranpur unit, highlighted specific challenges faced by industries in their regions. Similarly, SSI Association President Manoj Rathi stressed the need for fast-er disbursement of subsidies under MSME schemes.
The session was conducted by Secretary Ashutosh Jain, and concluded with a vote of thanks from Large Unit Secretary Sandeep Jangid. Prominent at tendees included National Treasurer Mahesh Gupta, State Vice President Pawan Goyal, Provincial Members Shashi Mittal and Yashpal Bhatia, for mer presidents Rajendra Jain and Vipin Sood, Women's Unit President Chandni Poddar, and
Secretary Niharika Gupta, along with representatives from all four industrial units. Representatives from other industrial organizations also participated, including Rohit Sood (President, Hadoti Kota Stone Association), Kamaldeep Mann (President, Electronics Complex Society), and officials from i-Startup, SIDBI, and EGCG.
Officers from departments such as GST, NSIC, RTU, and the Pollution Control Department were also present to directly address sector-specific concerns.
