Overview
- The report, released by CEO B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, finds overlapping MSME schemes and fragmented portals are weakening outcomes and complicating access.
- It recommends a centralized, AI-powered single-window portal to unify information, applications, tracking, approvals access, and a 24x7 helpline across central and state levels.
- Proposed mergers include integrating SFURTI with MSE-CDP to streamline cluster development while preserving support for traditional industries.
- The plan also suggests combining ASPIRE with MSME Innovative/Champions and converging Procurement and Marketing Support with the International Cooperation scheme to simplify innovation and market access.
- Skill initiatives would be reorganized into three categories, with the skill components of PMEGP, IC, and PMS folded into the Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme, while targeted schemes and flagship programmes such as PMEGP and PM Vishwakarma remain independent.