Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP)

RAMP

RAMP targets improvement in the performance of 5.55 lakh MSMEs and aims to enhance access to market and credit by strengthening institutions, enhancing center-state partnerships, addressing issues of delayed payments and greening of MSMEs, and ramping up implementation capacity and MSME coverage in states, with impact enhancement of existing MSME schemes.

The scheme aims at implementing regulatory, financial, and implementation reforms as well as firm-level access reforms to provide targeted interventions to MSMEs across recognized challenge areas. In addition to building the Ministry of MSME’s capacity at the State level, the RAMP program will seek to scale up implementation capacity and firm coverage in the state of Goa.

The EDII has successfully proved how the right kind of training, mentoring, and handholding can develop the MSME Sector and Industries. Institution building to target MSME’s development and their competitiveness is one of EDII’s key mandates as a National Resource Institute in the field. The Institute has helped several state Governments in implementing MSMEs and Industries Development Projects. The institute aims to collaborate with the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Goa, in implementing the RAMP Programme and its associated interventions in the state.

Interventions where EDII can support the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce:

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) is committed to promoting entrepreneurship and supporting the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India. In line with the objectives of the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) program supported by the World Bank, EDII proposes to conduct a series of training programs aimed at strengthening institutions, building business management capabilities, raising awareness, and transforming Self-Help Groups (SHGs) into vibrant MSMEs.

The primary objectives of this proposal are:

• To strengthen the institutional capacity of MSME support structures in Goa.
• To enhance the business management skills of MSME entrepreneurs.
• To increase awareness about various government schemes and initiatives among MSMEs.
• To support the transformation of SHGs into legitimate and sustainable MSMEs.

Training Programs
A. Business Management Trainings
The business management training programs will include:

• Training on Project Management
• Training on Leadership, Team Building & Communication Skills
• Training on Financial Management, Accounting, Bookkeeping, etc.
• Training on Quality Management
• Training on Risk Management
• Training on Digital Marketing, Brand Management and Brand Promotion
• Training on Strategic Planning and Decision-Making
• Training on Labour Laws & Contract Labour
• Training on Talent Management & Human Resources
• Bid Management/ Govt. Procurement/ Contract Management etc.

B. Transforming SHGs into MSMEs
The proposed interventions for transforming SHGs into MSMEs include:

• Awareness Sessions: Disseminating information on benefits and schemes for SHGs.
• Skill Development Courses: Training on product standardization, packaging, branding, digital literacy, marketing, and soft skills.
• Orientation Sessions: Making products marketable and export-ready.
• Guidance on Registration: Assisting SHGs in registration on the Udyam portal through Business Facilitation Centers (BFCs).