Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB), in association with the Department of Industries, Trade and Commerce (DITC) and the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), successfully concluded the Goa MSME Adhiveshan 3.0 at the Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Goa. The event was organised under the leadership of Pallavi Salgaocar, Goa State President; Mudit Agarwaal, General Secretary; and Arman Bankley, Event Chair.
The Adhiveshan brought together key policymakers, industry leaders and MSME stakeholders to deliberate on growth, innovation and emerging opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises in Goa.
The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries including Harsh Malhotra, Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport and Highways; Dr Krishna Gopal, Seh Sarkaryawah, RSS and Sampark Adhikari, Laghu Udyog Bharati; Om Prakash Gupta, National General Secretary, LUB; and Mauvin Godinho, Minister for Industries and Transport, Government of Goa.
The MSME Knowledge Series featured several insightful sessions:
Shekar Sardessai, CMD of Kineco, delivered an inspiring address on export opportunities.
CA Anup Tabe shared practical strategies on leveraging artificial intelligence for MSME growth.
Dr C. Anandharamakrishnan, Director, CSIR–NIIST, highlighted new-age CSIR technologies relevant to MSMEs.
Arundhati Chattopadhyay, Regional Director, National Productivity Council (NPC), spoke on NPC initiatives, LEAN manufacturing and the RAMP scheme of DITC in Goa.
Ajit B. Chavan, Additional CEO and Chief Seller Officer, Government e-Marketplace (GeM), conducted an informative session on GeM for MSMEs.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from entrepreneurs, industry experts and key stakeholders, fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration to strengthen Goa’s MSME ecosystem.
During the programme, a study report commissioned by Laghu Udyog Bharati Goa, titled ‘Understanding the Challenges of MSMEs in Goa,’ was released by Union Minister Harsh Malhotra. The study was conceptualised and executed by Yukti Insights LLP, with support from DMC College and Research Centre, and was based on extensive field research across MSMEs in Goa.
Three entrepreneurs were also felicitated for their outstanding contributions:
MSME Leadership Award: Rajkumar Kamat
Best Male Entrepreneur: Atul Pai Kane
Best Female Entrepreneur: Shashi Soni
Addressing the gathering, Harsh Malhotra highlighted the national Ease of Doing Business initiatives undertaken by his ministry. Mauvin Godinho congratulated LUB Goa on the successful event and reiterated the Goa Government’s continued support for MSMEs as a cornerstone of a vibrant and sustainable economy.
