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The Maharashtra Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (MCED) is a pivotal training institute dedicated to individuals aspiring to become entrepreneurs. ​Established in 1988, MCED has successfully cultivated many entrepreneurs who have not only improved their own lives and families but have also positively impacted the broader community.​ These entrepreneurs have played…

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Act of 1985 entrusts various functions to the Authority aimed at enhancing the export of agricultural and processed food products. Notably, several key functions are prescribed under this Act. Another integral function of the Authority is to establish standards and…

This Directorate, with headquarters at New Delhi, is responsible for formulating and implementing the Foreign Trade Policy with the main objective of promoting India’s exports. The DGFT also issues scrips/authorization to exporters and monitors their corresponding obligations through a network of 24 regional offices. The regional offices are located at…

The State Urban Livelihoods Mission (SUH) is an essential component within the framework of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM). The primary objective of this mission is to enhance the living conditions of urban poor households by creating viable opportunities for self-employment and skilled wage employment. The State…

The District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) plays a pivotal role in overseeing the implementation of anti-poverty programs at the district level. Its responsibilities prominently include a range of critical functions aimed at poverty alleviation and promoting rural development. Responsibilities of the DRDA The DRDA is tasked with several key obligations:…

The corporation is registered in Pune and operates under the classification of a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), specifically categorized as a loan company. MCDC is entirely owned by the Government of Maharashtra (GOM).MCDC has an authorized share capital of ₹100 crores, reflecting its financial robustness. The current corpus fund stands…

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) serves as a pivotal development bank in India, focused on the regulation and provision of credit and various facilities aimed at enhancing rural development, agriculture, small-scale industries, and allied economic activities. Established in 1982, NABARD operates with the core mandate of…

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has established a network of Development and Facilitation Offices (MSME-DFOs) and Branch MSME-DFOs throughout India. These offices play a crucial role in supporting entrepreneurs by offering various forms of assistance and consultancy. he MSME-DFOs are tasked with several key responsibilities aimed…

The Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSIS) is a nodal government agency devised to enhance the innovation-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem within the state of Maharashtra.​ It was established under the auspices of the Department of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of Maharashtra, and its primary aim is to foster innovative approaches in…

The National Dairy Development Board’s (NDDB) establishment is fundamentally based on the belief that the socio-economic advancement of India is significantly tied to the development of rural regions. The efforts of NDDB have played a crucial role in transforming the rural economy by making dairy farming a profitable endeavor for…