ITANAGAR, Nov 12: The Department of Industries has organised a two-day capacity-building programme for Udyam Mitras from across Arunachal Pradesh to strengthen their ability to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at the grassroots level.
The programme, held at DK Convention Centre here on November 11 and 12 under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) initiative, brought together all Udyam Mitras working across the state.
Addressing the participants, Special Secretary (Industries) Vishal Sah emphasised the need for Udyam Mitras to function as effective facilitators and provide practical assistance to entrepreneurs, particularly those operating in rural and remote areas. He urged them to adopt a spirit of selfless service and contribute to the broader objectives of state and national development.
Director of Industries Gyabo Pertin, in his welcome address, highlighted the importance of proper documentation for indigenous enterprises and urged Udyam Mitras to familiarise themselves with changing statutory and regulatory requirements.
Technical sessions conducted by chartered accountant Amit Agarwal and company secretary Chandra Sekhar Sharma covered key aspects of business formalisation and regulatory compliance, including Goods and Services Tax (GST), statutory requirements, preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), bookkeeping and basic accounting practices.
The sessions focused on simplifying regulatory procedures and equipping Udyam Mitras to guide entrepreneurs on taxation, financial documentation and compliance. Particular attention was given to micro enterprises, self-help groups and grassroots entrepreneurs who often have limited access to professional advisory services.
Refresher sessions were also conducted on the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, One District One Product (ODOP), One District One Cuisine (ODOC) and the Arunachal Pradesh Industrial Development and Investment Policy (APIDIP).
The programme is expected to strengthen the capabilities of Udyam Mitras under the Department's Corporate Mitra initiative, a state government budget announcement, enabling them to act as intermediaries between enterprises, government institutions and professional service providers.
The valedictory session was chaired by Industries Joint Director Goli Angu, who stressed the need for Udyam Mitras to continuously upgrade their skills, statutory knowledge and technical awareness.
The department said the initiative was part of its continued efforts under RAMP to strengthen the state's MSME ecosystem through capacity building, enterprise formalisation and improved access to institutional and professional support.