The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) inaugurated MSME Seva Parv 2025: Virasat se Vikas in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, marking three days of events designed to showcase India’s artisan heritage while spotlighting government initiatives to strengthen the MSME sector. It carried the warmth of a community gathering as much as the weight of a national mission. For the artisans, entrepreneurs, and small manufacturers, the event felt like an acknowledgement of their place in India’s development story.
Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi spoke about the sector’s central role in job creation, calling it the backbone of the economy. His message was clear: the future of India’s growth depends on how well the country nurtures its small enterprises. Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for MSME, added that empowering entrepreneurs is key to realising the vision of a Viksit Bharat, where heritage and innovation move forward together.
For entrepreneurs, the event is a clear assurance of continued government support. The announcement of schemes like PM Vishwakarma, PMEGP, CGTMSE, and Udyam Registration means easier access to credit for a local weaver in Varanasi, new toolkits for a pottery unit in rural Uttar Pradesh, or skill training for a young woman setting up her first startup. The three-day exhibition of 130 stalls is giving artisans and craftspeople a direct stage to showcase their work, and over 1,500 beneficiaries present at the event prove how such schemes are beginning to reshape livelihoods.
The signing of an MoU between Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) stood out as another step forward. Stronger marketing linkages mean that local products can find new buyers, both across India and in global markets, giving artisans confidence that their work has a future. The event also included a Swachhata Karyakram at Namo Ghat, where participants came together for a cleanliness drive. It was a reminder that entrepreneurship is not separate from community life, and progress in business and progress in society go hand in hand.
As India celebrates 11 years of Make in India, the focus on Virasat se Vikas shows how the government is striving to blend cultural heritage with modern entrepreneurship. For the MSME sector, this means continued access to resources, better infrastructure, and stronger integration into national and global value chains. For the small business owner, it’s about hope- hope that their craft will not only survive but thrive, and that India’s development journey will always carry their imprint.
