Jitan Ram Manjhi Inaugurates NSIC Technology Centre at Peenya to Advance MSME Innovation
Bengaluru: In a significant initiative to reinforce Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and manufacturing growth in Karnataka, the National Small Industries Corporation on Tuesday inaugurated the foundation stone for a modern Technology cum Common Facility Centre (TCFC) at Peenya Industrial Area.
The facility, being established with assistance from the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, is projected to cost nearly ₹46 crore and is anticipated to emerge as an important hub for technology integration, innovation, skill enhancement and enterprise assistance for MSMEs in Karnataka and nearby regions.
Jitan Ram Manjhi Unveils Foundation Stone
The foundation stone was inaugurated by Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi in the presence of Minister of State for MSME Shobha Karandlaje, MSME Secretary Bharat Khera, senior representatives from the central and state administrations, industry organisations, bankers and MSME business owners.
Addressing the audience, Manjhi stated that the government is steadily developing modern technology centres and common facility centres throughout the country to build globally competitive MSMEs and reinforce India’s manufacturing ecosystem.
He observed that such centres would assist small enterprises in adopting advanced technologies, improving product standards, increasing productivity and generating employment opportunities for youth.
Shobha Karandlaje: Centre Will Drive Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje said that Peenya, among India’s biggest industrial clusters, requires advanced institutional infrastructure to address the rapidly changing technological demands of MSMEs.
She mentioned that the proposed centre would function as a catalyst for:
Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Skill development
Industrial expansion
across Karnataka and neighbouring states.
Karandlaje also commended NSIC for initiating the project, stating that it would help close persistent gaps in technology accessibility and skill enhancement.
Bharat Khera Highlights Ministry’s Technology-Driven Strategy
Bharat Khera said the MSME Ministry is continuously concentrating on:
Technology modernisation
Digital transformation
Quality improvement
Innovation-driven growth
He further stated that the Peenya TCFC will offer integrated technology support services, shared infrastructure and incubation facilities under one roof.
Advanced Labs, Industry 4.0 and Drone Technology
The ₹46 crore centre will feature:
Advanced material testing laboratories
Technology-enabled common facilities
Skill development and training infrastructure
Incubation and innovation support services
Industry 4.0 solutions
Advanced drone technology
Industrial automation infrastructure
The centre is expected to substantially enhance the competitiveness of MSMEs by delivering affordable access to advanced tools and technical expertise.
Industry Appreciates the Initiative
Representatives from major industry organisations appreciated the project and stated that it would fulfil the long-pending requirement for high-quality technology support infrastructure in the Peenya Industrial Area and nearby manufacturing clusters.
The event was attended by senior representatives from NSIC, Karnataka industrial development agencies, bankers, industry associations, and entrepreneurs.
Supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat
The NSIC Technology cum Common Facility Centre at Peenya is expected to play a major role in promoting:
Technological progress
Innovation
Skill enhancement
MSME empowerment
The project aligns with the Government of India’s broader vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047, aimed at transforming India into a globally competitive and self-reliant economy.