1. Establishment of New Technology Centres/ Extension Centres under Hub & Spoke Model
| Related Scheme | Establishment of New Technology Centres/ Extension Centres(TCEC). • The scheme envisages establishment of 20 new Technology Centres (TCs) and 100 Extension Centres (ECs) at an estimated total outlay of the scheme, Rs. 3500 Crores. • The primary objective of the scheme is to increase the geographic reach of TCs network to provide solution as per local needs of MSMEs for technology, skilled human resources, and advisory services. This will increase competitiveness and profitability of MSMEs at grass root level. |
| Description | 1. Technology Centers: • The Technology Centres(TCs) are to be established in PAN India. Land for Technology Centres at identified locations is to be provided by State Governments free of cost on long term lease basis. The TCs shall provide solution as per local needs of MSMEs for technology, skilled human resources, and advisory services. This will increase competitiveness and profitability of MSMEs at grass root level. These Centres will be equipped with advanced technological facilities like Artificial Intelligence(AI), Augmented Reality(AR), Virtual Reality(VR), Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics etc. • Total outlay for Technology Centres under the scheme is Rs. 2500 Crores i.e Rs. 125 Crores per TC. 2. Extension Centres (ECs): • Extension centers are extended facilities of Technology Centres in unserved areas. The Extension Centres are established with relatively smaller investments to cover wider geographical area and to meet local specific requirements. The Extension Centres (ECs) are to be accommodated in buildings available with State Government/ MSME-DIs/ TCs / Government ITIs/ Govt. Polytechnics and other similar facilities. • Total outlay for Extension Centre (ECs) under the scheme is Rs. 1000 Crores i.e. 10 Crores for per Extension Centre. |
| Nature of assistance | Primary focus of these TCs and ECs are to support industries, particularly MSMEs in the through: • Providing access to Advanced Manufacturing Technologies • Skilling of manpower in technology development; and • Providing technical and business advisory support to MSMEs. |
| Who can apply? | • MSMEs • Skill Seekers. |
| How to apply? | The interested MSMEs and Trainees may avail facilities directly from concerned TC or EC. |
| Whom to contact | Kuldip Singh, Dy. Director (TCEC), O/o DC MSME |
