On June 27, 2025, India marked MSME Day 2025 – Udyami Bharat at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, led the celebrations. She applauded the MSME sector’s key role in building a strong and inclusive economy.
🌟 Key Announcements and Launches
The President introduced several big initiatives to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). These aim to simplify business and boost innovation.
1. 🎖 CGTMSE’s 25-Year Stamp
To honor 25 years of the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE), the President released a special postage stamp.
Since launch, CGTMSE has backed over 1.18 crore credit guarantees worth ₹9.80 lakh crore. Notably, it supported ₹3 lakh crore in loans in 2024–25 alone.
2. ⚖️ Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Portal
Delayed payments have hurt many small businesses. To fix this, the MSME Ministry launched a new Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Portal.
This portal lets MSEs resolve payment issues online—fast, fairly, and from anywhere. It will ease doing business and help unlock stuck capital.
3. 💡 MSME Hackathon 5.0 Launch
The President also launched MSME Hackathon 5.0 and shared the results of Hackathon 4.0.
Under the MSME Champions Scheme, selected ideas will receive grants up to ₹15 lakh. This supports new tech, ideas, and startups—fostering the vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat.
4. 📰 MSME Patrika & Know Your Lender Booklet
She also launched ‘MSME Patrika’, a new magazine to share updates, stories, and expert tips for small businesses.
Alongside, the ‘Know Your Lender’ booklet offers guidance to help MSMEs understand credit options and secure funding smartly.
🗣 Voices from the Ground
The event drew MSME entrepreneurs, government officials, and policy leaders. Dignitaries included:
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Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi (MSME Minister)
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Sushri Shobha Karandlaje (MoS, MSME)
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Shri Manoj Kumar (Chairman, KVIC)
Business leaders praised the ODR portal as a “game-changer” for resolving disputes without lengthy court battles.
📈 Why MSMEs Matter
MSMEs contribute about 30% to India’s GDP and provide jobs to over 11 crore people.
They are vital for:
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Promoting innovation
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Driving local employment
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Building a self-reliant India
A stronger MSME sector means a stronger economy.
✅ Conclusion
MSME Day 2025 was not just a celebration—it was a powerful push for reforms.
With bold steps like the ODR portal, innovation grants, and knowledge tools, India’s small business sector is on the path to becoming more resilient, transparent, and future-ready.
