Entrepreneurship Development

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR RURAL FAMILIES 4(1+3)

Lesson 9 : NSIC-Schemes for promoting entrepreneurship development

Exhibitions for women under promotional package for micro & small enterprises approved by ccea under marketing support

• DC (MSME) has formulated a scheme for women entrepreneurs to encourage Small & Micro manufacturing units owned by women and register in DI/DIC in their efforts at tapping and developing overseas markets, to increase participation of representatives of small/micro manufacturing enterprises under MSME stall at International Trade Fairs/Exhibitions, to enhance export from such units. Under this scheme, participation of women entrepreneurs in 25 international exhibitions is envisaged during the 11th Plan (2007-2012).
• With a view to encourage women entrepreneurs to participate in the International Exhibitions under MDA scheme it has been decided to:
1. Provide rent free space (6/9 Sq Mts) in the exhibitions
2. Reimburse 100% economy class air fare for one representative
• The overall ceiling shall however be Rs. 1.25 lac.