The Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) has called upon the industry associations and organizations to register themselves under the International Cooperation (IC) Scheme under which the Ministry provides financial assistance for participating in the international trade fairs and exhibitions.

Ministry of MSME implements the IC Scheme under which financial assistance is provided on reimbursement basis to the eligible State/Central Government Organizations and registered Industry Associations, societies/trusts associated with promotion and development of MSME sector.

As per the existing guidelines of the scheme, the eligible organizations are facilitated for visit/participation of MSMEs in International exhibitions/trade fairs/buyer-seller meet etc abroad and also in holding International conference/seminars/workshops in India, for technology infusion, exploring business opportunities, joint ventures etc.

The Ministry said in a communication to the industry associations and organizations that it is in the process of finalizing the calendar of International Exhibition/trade fairs under IC for the financial year 2020-21.

For this purpose, MoMSME has asked for a list of five best International exhibitions/trade fairs of the sector which the organization or association represents by December 31, 2019. (KNN Bureau)