Government’s Unwavering Commitment to MSME Growth
India’s MSMEs are powering ahead, thanks to the Udyam Registration Portal launched on July 1, 2020. Over 7.28 crore MSMEs are now registered, unlocking access to formal credit, government schemes, and procurement opportunities.
India’s MSMEs are powering ahead, thanks to the Udyam Registration Portal launched on July 1, 2020. Over 7.28 crore MSMEs are now registered, unlocking access to formal credit, government schemes, and procurement opportunities.
The Government has been constantly working to address the concerns raised by MSME stakeholders regarding hurdles, burden and barriers to sectoral growth.
Key Milestones at a Glance:
- 50+ API Integrations: Seamless connections with organizations for smarter data capture and policy design.
- 2.86 Crore Women-Led MSMEs: Enrolled as of Nov 30, 2025, boosting micro and women entrepreneurs in remote areas.
- Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Revolution: Digitized programs, single-window clearances, and simplified procedures.
Power-Packed Initiatives Driving Change:
- MSME SAMBANDH (financing support)
- MSE-GIFT Scheme (green investment)
- MSE-SPICE Scheme (circular economy)
- MSME Sustainable ZED Certification
- PMEGP (employment generation)
- MSME SAMADHAAN (delayed payments)
- MSE-CDP (cluster development)
These efforts tackle credit gaps, skill shortages, and barriers, empowering MSMEs—especially women-led ones—to thrive with finance, markets, and tech.
Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, the Minister of State for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, provided this information in a written response to the Rajya Sabha today.
