The conclave is a series of events held across the country that aims to bring together micro, small & medium enterprises (MSMEs), policymakers and ecosystem enablers. The first three sessions were held in Indore, Bhubaneswar and Ludhiana. These events saw a stellar turnout, and became a productive platform for the stakeholders to get to know each other and find ways to work together.
This programme aims to catalyse the next wave of growth opportunities, foster knowledge exchange, enable networking and help to tackle challenges, for sustainable growth in Indian MSMEs.
To register for the Belagavi conclave, click here.
The upcoming session in Belagavi will see engaging panel discussions and fireside chats with industry stakeholders, MSMEs and entrepreneurs. The topics of discussion will include innovation, growth and entrepreneurial drive of small businesses.
Belagavi has been known to be an ideal place for investment opportunities. It is growing at a phenomenal pace in the industrial region of the northwestern part of Karnataka. The city is home to many large industries including clay, leather and soap. It also hosts a trade centre for agricultural commodities such as sugarcane, tobacco, cotton, tobacco and milk products.
It is also among the 20 cities in India selected for the Smart Cities Mission. Belagavi is the fourth-largest city in Karnataka and as a district, has 10 talukas. The district is also among the top five contributing districts of the state, according to the District Domestic Product 2021-22, along with Dakshina Kannada, Tumukuru, Bengaluru Urban and Mysore.
The government of Karnataka has set up the K-Tech Innovation Hub in the city owing to the presence of various innovative small and medium enterprises.
According to the Karnataka Economic Survey 2023, among the state’s industrial ecosystem, the Belagavi district has the second-highest number of establishment units, at 2,99,997, after Bengaluru Urban, at 78,24,646. It is also among the six districts to have a GDP higher than the state average; the others are Bengaluru Urban, Dakshina Kannada, Ballari, Tumakuru and Udupi.
The SME sector in the country is known for its entrepreneurial achievements and ambition, and the MSME conclaves aim to provide a platform to strengthen the small businesses in the country.
This event is particularly tailored for the cities in Bharat and the vibrant MSMEs that exist there. The SIDBI events seek to shape the discourse on building financially robust and competitive MSMEs that can help the country realise the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
To register for the Belagavi conclave, click here.
