Trade Enablement and Marketing Scheme:
The Minister of State for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises informed the Rajya Sabha about the Trade Enablement and Marketing Scheme.
- It is the sub scheme of the scheme ‘Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance’ (RAMP), which is a Central Sector Scheme.
- It will empower MSMEs with digital tools and guidance to effectively utilize the e-commerce marketplace.
- Objective is to support MSMEs to help them access different markets by integrating them with e-commerce platforms.
- All the Udyam registered Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) under manufacturing and services sectors will be eligible for benefits under the Initiative.
- It will focus on:
- connecting MSMEs with the ONDC Network.
- providing access to digital storefronts, integrated payment systems, and logistics support.
- reducing operational barriers and helps businesses tap into wider customer bases.
- emphasizing formalization of operations and establishing digital transaction histories, which will enhance the credibility and trust of participating MSMEs.
- Implementing Agency: National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC).
