Ramp Intervention

Make in Assam Support Centre

The establishment of a "Make in Assam Support Centre," to be operated by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), marks a significant step in realizing the objectives of the "Make in Assam" initiative. With the SPV taking the reins of the centre and spearheading the "Make in Assam" campaign, this intervention is designed to provide registered members with essential guidance on manufacturing import substitute products. Registered members will be granted the privilege to utilize the brand logo and name, signifying their participation in the initiative. The initiative's rationale is firmly rooted in the belief that the state's trade deficit can be effectively reduced through the promotion of local production and increased exports. By lessening the dependence of anchor units in the public and private sectors on imported goods manufactured by MSMEs from outside the state, the initiative seeks to establish a synergy among local MSMEs. This synergy aims to elevate the quality of products manufactured by local enterprises, forge genuine buyer-seller linkages with anchor units, and enhance the competitiveness of local products in the global export market. The initiative's motto, "Aamaar Ahom Aamar Udyam", resonates with the Government of Assam's vision to establish one lakh enterprises annually, reinforcing the commitment to fostering local entrepreneurship and self-reliance in the state.

Objectives

The Make in Assam Support Centre, under the guidance of the SPV, stands as a pivotal catalyst in achieving the following objectives and paving the way for a thriving and self-sustaining MSME sector in Assam.
To promote and provide structured support in the development of registered Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and startups by facilitating the adoption of advanced manufacturing practices, encouraging the production of import-substitute goods, and enabling access to the "Make in Assam" brand identity through member registration, reinforcing market visibility and credibility, including industrial growth.
To organize and implement structured and comprehensive training, skilling, and capacity-building programs focusing on technology adoption, product design, innovation, and industry best practices and to act as a collaborative platform/forum for academia, R&D institutions, technical experts, anchor industries, and government stakeholders to foster and promote technology transfer and improve technical literacy.
To design, develop, and operate a digital platform that serves as a comprehensive gateway for MSMEs to access government and other schemes, technical assistance, support and market related information, and buyer-seller linkages; and to strengthen intra-state industrial value chains by improving and enhancing the competitiveness of local enterprises, improving supply-demand integration with anchor units, and promoting and positioning the Assam’s indigenous products for global exports.
To facilitate, assist, and support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and other business entities in acquiring, applying for, obtaining, and registering the certifications, licenses, approvals, recognitions, and accreditations required under applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, or otherwise necessary for carrying on their business operations, and to provide consultancy, advisory, documentation, liaisoning, and allied services in connection therewith, including capacity building, training, and awareness programmes to enable them to effectively comply with statutory, regulatory, and industry requirements in their respective fields of operation.