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Creating Green Pathways for Progress

65K+ Ton of Carbon reduced from the environment in projects funded by EU, SAARC, Yes Bank, SIDBI, GIZ, DST
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Crafting Livelihoods through Market Led Skilling

75K+ Lives supported in rural livelihood projects funded by Ministry of MSMEs & Rural Development, UNDP, EU, SAARC, HCL, CISCO, NHPC
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Securing Livelihoods by Strengthening Enterprises

200K+ Livelihoods sustained in 20000 Industrial enterprises through projects supported by SIDBI, EU, GIZ, FNF
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Bridging the Digital Divide

175K + Business enterprises digitally connected through projects supported by Google.org – TAF, CISCO, CII, FNF, SAMHITA, Mahindra Finance
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Driving Sustainable Growth, Empowering India

300+ clusters achieved sustainable growth through projects supported by different corporate donors, Ministries and donor agencies
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Cluster Development Approach

Diagnosis

Participatory diagnosis of bottlenecks and opportunities

Collaborative Competition

Mutual growth by selective cooperation among enterprises

Business Orientation

Prioritizing profitability and market relevance in decisions.

Ecosystem

Elevating value chains, service providers and other stakeholders

Our Reach

25+

States

200+

District

400+

Blocks

1000+

Villages

Our Achievements

Aligned with relevant SDGs
MSMEs empowered
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Livelihoods Enhanced
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Women Beneficiaries
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Carbon Reduced (MT)
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Success Stories

SFURTI revitalized Amarchinta Silk Handloom Cluster

The SFURTI initiative revitalized the century-old Amarchinta Silk Handloom...

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From Grassroots to Green Jobs: How the EU Switch Asia Project is Empowering India’s Bamboo Artisans

In the heart of India’s tribal regions, where bamboo thrives abundantly, a...

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Weaving Dreams into Reality

In the serene village of North Dhemaji, Assam, Renu Devi's life was once...

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Harvesting Hope: Bamboo-Based Economic Upliftment in Dumka and Ribhoi

In the bustling heart of India, within the dynamic communities of Dumka...

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Testimonials

Hear from our valued partners about their experiences and the impact of our collaboration
YES BANK
YES BANK
18. July, 2024.
We are proud of our impact partnership with FMC through which we have been able to promote energy efficiency in the MSME sector.
KFW
KFW
18. July, 2024.
Thank you very much for forwarding the amended socio-economic cluster studies to us. We are very satisfied with the result and thank you for the good work accomplished.
IED ODISHA
IED ODISHA
18. July, 2024.
This is to certify that IEDO has appointed the Foundation of MSME Clusters, a technical agency, since 2017 to manage the following mentioned clusters under this 4P scheme. As a part of the scheme, one of the interventions is to create a special purpose vehicle which may be registered to a producer’s company and has been completed by FMC. The performance of the agency is satisfactory during their tenure with us.
FRIEDRICH NAUMANN FOUNDATION
FRIEDRICH NAUMANN FOUNDATION
18. July, 2024.
FMC has demonstrated a tangible and observable impact.on the ground, an achievement that is both measurable and evident. FNF is delighted and content with the outcomes of our joint projects, both in terms of their impact and the administrative aspects of our partnership.
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Our Journey

In June 2005, with the unwavering support of the UNIDO Cluster Development Programme, we took a monumental step forward and established FMC as a Registered Trust. Our mission was clear and heartfelt: to uplift MSMEs through cluster and value chain-led development. It was a moment filled with hope and determination.
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Knowledge

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News

  • A.P. Cabinet approves draft Minor Mineral Policy 2025, paves way for MSME growth

    April 17, 2025
    The new policy adopts a dual grant mechanism—application-based leases for building materials and granite, while...
  • How PLI is transforming India’s MSME landscape

    April 17, 2025
    The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme is central to this mission. Introduced in 2020 to...
  • MSME Act | Procurement Order 2012 Has Force Of Law, Authorities Subject To Judicial Review : Supreme Court

    February 27, 2025
    The Supreme Court ruled that the Procurement Order 2012 has the force of law, mandating...
  • How MSMEs Can Run Successful Businesses Sustainably

    February 25, 2025
    The road to sustainability requires a shift in mindset. While financial considerations remain paramount, MSMEs...
  • Norms cover biz loans of individuals, MSMEs: RBI proposes zero foreclosure fee

    February 22, 2025
    The RBI's draft guidelines propose removing prepayment penalties on floating-rate loans for retail and MSME...
  • Lending to MSMEs in Uttar Pradesh may surge 52% to Rs 4.5 trn in FY25

    February 20, 2025
    In the UP State Focus Paper prepared by Nabard, the state is projected to have...
  • FM Sitharaman launches Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs and expands SWAMIH fund

    February 17, 2025
    The government has launched the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme, offering collateral-free loans up to Rs...
  • Sops in works for MSMEs’ green journey

    February 10, 2025
    The government plans fiscal incentives and a ₹15,000 crore green scheme to help MSMEs decarbonize...
  • MSMEs to Increase Workforce by 40% in Next Quarter Amid Skilled Labour Shortage

    February 6, 2025
    This pan-India survey with a sample size of about 1200 MSMEs also reported an improvement...
  • Simplifying compliance, boost to MSMEs key to Budget announcements, say experts

    February 6, 2025
    An increase in investment and turnover limits for MSMEs strengthens the sector, enabling smaller enterprises...
  • Budget’s MSME, manufacturing push boosts paper sector; imports a concern

    February 3, 2025
    Policy incentives aimed at encouraging recycling, and the use of sustainable raw materials would further...
  • Ten-year plan can make India global leader in bamboos: Foundation for MSME Clusters

    December 17, 2024
    “Despite having a larger area under bamboo cultivation than China, India has not capitalised on...
  • Potential of bamboo yet to be tapped

    December 16, 2024
    India can unlock bamboo’s potential with coordinated efforts, modern practices, and policy reforms to rival...
  • Micro enterprises’ big challenges: How India can break growth barriers for its micro manufacturing units

    April 7, 2024
    Apart from administrative reforms, some of the major challenges of the micro enterprises are sustainability...
  • Explained: How MSMEs can contribute effectively to the Net Zero Mission

    September 18, 2023
    Net zero mission by MSMEs can be achieved through a strategic combination of educating based...
  • Explained: The apprenticeship model for rural women by MSMEs

    August 28, 2023
    India has seven apprentices, per 10,000 workers, as against a minimum target of 250 -...
  • Occupational health and safety challenges facing Indian artisans

    April 28, 2023
    Skill, Labour, Talent for MSMEs: As popularity and demand of ‘artisanal’ products increased, surplus labour...
  • The 5 P’s of rekindling entrepreneurship

    February 28, 2023
    Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: A broad strategy for entrepreneurship development can give preference...
  • Technology key to building MSMEs’ competitiveness; need to identify ‘sectors of excellence’ for growth: Experts

    May 22, 2022
    Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: MSMEs' scope of improvement in international markets is vast...
  • Decoding digital divide among MSMEs: Challenges to digital preparedness

    May 4, 2022
    Technology for MSMEs: Access to the digital market is a function of digital preparedness. There...
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