JAMMU, APRIL 21: In a notable effort to strengthen the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector in Jammu and Kashmir, the District-Level RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance) Awareness Workshop was today held at Udyog Bhawan, Jammu.
The event was a collaborative initiative of the Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) and Grant Thornton Bharat LLP (SPIU for RAMP), in partnership with the District Industries Centre (DIC), Jammu.
The event marked the third in the series of district-level outreach workshops aimed at enhancing awareness and capacity building among MSMEs, key stakeholders, and implementing agencies under the RAMP initiative—a flagship scheme by the Ministry of MSME, Government of India.
The RAMP initiative is being implemented under the overall supervision of the Industries and Commerce Department of Jammu and Kashmir, with the Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) serving as the nodal agency. Sh. Sudarshan Kumar, Managing Director of JKTPO, has emphasized the transformative potential of the scheme, statingthat “under the leadership of Sh. Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce, JKTPO is committed to transforming the MSME landscape of Jammu and Kashmir. RAMP has the potential to be a game changer for our entrepreneurs, driving growth and innovation across the region”
The SPIU Team delivered an insightful presentation, highlighting the key interventions approved under the RAMP scheme for Jammu and Kashmir. These initiatives include the formalization of MSMEs through Udyam Registration, enhanced packaging and promotion of GI/ODOP/DEH/unique products from the region, and the formation of producer companies/associations under cluster development programs. The scheme also features buyer-seller meets (BSMs) and reverse buyer-seller meets (RBSMs), the establishment of the Jammu & Kashmir MSMEs Health Clinic, the J&K Ramp M&E Dashboard, and various entrepreneurship and skill development programs (ESDP). Additionally, it focuses on management development and upskilling of existing entrepreneurs (MDPs) and the expansion of digital financing options.
The workshop, chaired by Joint Director (Development), Industries and Commerce, Jammu, Ashok Kumar witnessed enthusiastic participation from a diverse array of stakeholders. Among the attendees were MSME entrepreneurs, industry associations, officials from the Department of Industries and Commerce, and representatives from various organizations including Handloom and Handicrafts, NABARD, Labour & Employment, the LDM of Jammu, Government Polytechnic Jammu, Cooperative Societies, Project Managers and Functional Managers from DIC Jammu.
The SPIU consultants and departmental officials actively engaged with the attendees, addressing queries and reaffirming the UT Government’s dedication to effective grassroots implementation of the RAMP scheme.
Further highlighting recent developments, it was noted that Management Development Programmes (MDPs) have been initiated in 15 districts of J&K by JKEDI from April 15, 2025, engaging over 300 participants.
Simultaneously, the Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Kashmir has launched a focused Awareness cum Formalization Drive across Pulwama, Anantnag, Kupwara, Kulgam, Budgam, Ganderbal, and Baramulla to integrate unregistered enterprises into the formal economy.
The event concluded with a resounding commitment from all stakeholders to work collaboratively towards maximizing the outreach and impact of the RAMP scheme, ensuring that MSMEs in Jammu and Kashmir emerge more competitive, resilient and future-ready.
