Una, July 26 - An important stakeholder consultation workshop was organized under the 'Greening of MSMEs' project with the aim of protecting the environment and making micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sustainable and capable from an environmental point of view. This workshop was jointly organized by Frost & Sullivan and Ting Consultancy in which many industry representatives and entrepreneurs from Una industrial areas participated. During this, important topics like greening, resource efficiency, energy conservation, waste management and green financing were discussed in detail.
On this occasion, General Manager of Industries Department Una, Rachit Sharma informed that the 'Greening of MSMEs' project is being run under the "Racing and Accelerating MSME Performance" program of the Government of India, which is supported by the World Bank. The objective of this scheme is to make MSME units competitive and environment-friendly by providing them technical and financial assistance.
The major components of the project include Greening of MSMEs, digital tools, technological upgradation, market access, skill development and financial support. Under the scheme, about 1900 MSME units in Himachal Pradesh will be upgraded from an environmental perspective. For this, a “Resource Efficient Cleaner Production Study” will be conducted in each unit to assess how more production can be done with less resources and how efficient management of energy, water and waste can be done.
In the workshop, experts gave detailed information on topics like review of energy consumption, improvement in efficiency, inclusion of renewable energy sources, water conservation and recycling, waste management, reuse and recycling. Along with this, the participants were also provided training on contemporary topics like ESG, Net Zero, Decarbonization and Circular Economy.
Rachit Sharma said that 'Greening of MSMEs' is not just a technological change, but a meaningful initiative towards change in thinking and attitude in the industrial sector. This will make MSME units more cost effective, competitive and self-reliant, as well as provide significant benefits to the environment.
On this occasion, President of Industrial Association Tahliwal, Rakesh Kaushal and President of Industrial Association Mehtpur, Mr. C.S. Kapoor were also present.