Bengaluru: In a significant initiative to reinforce Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and manufacturing activities in Karnataka, the National Small Industries Corporation on Tuesday inaugurated the foundation stone for an advanced Technology cum Common Facility Centre (TCFC) at Peenya Industrial Area.
The centre, being created with assistance from the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, is projected to involve an investment of nearly ₹46 crore and is anticipated to emerge as a key destination for technology integration, innovation, skill enhancement and enterprise assistance for MSMEs in Karnataka and nearby regions.
Jitan Ram Manjhi Unveils Foundation Stone
The foundation stone was unveiled by Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi in the presence of Minister of State for MSME Shobha Karandlaje, MSME Secretary Bharat Khera, senior representatives from the central and state administrations, industry organisations, bankers and MSME business owners.
Speaking at the gathering, Manjhi stated that the government is steadily creating modern technology hubs and common facility centres throughout the nation to build globally competitive MSMEs and reinforce India’s manufacturing framework.
He observed that such centres would assist small enterprises in adopting advanced technologies, improving product standards, increasing productivity and generating employment opportunities for young people.
Shobha Karandlaje: Centre to Drive Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje remarked that Peenya, among India’s largest industrial clusters, needs advanced institutional infrastructure to address the rapidly changing technological demands of MSMEs.
She mentioned that the proposed centre would function as a catalyst for:
Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Skill enhancement
Industrial expansion
throughout Karnataka and neighbouring states.
Karandlaje also commended NSIC for initiating the project, noting that it would help close long-standing gaps in technology accessibility and skill enhancement.
Bharat Khera Emphasises Ministry’s Technology-Driven Strategy
Bharat Khera stated that the MSME Ministry is continuously concentrating on:
Technology modernisation
Digital advancement
Quality improvement
Innovation-driven expansion
He further said that the Peenya TCFC will deliver integrated technology assistance services, shared infrastructure and incubation facilities under one roof.
Advanced Laboratories, Industry 4.0 and Drone Solutions
The ₹46 crore centre will feature:
Advanced material evaluation laboratories
Technology-enabled shared facilities
Skill enhancement and training infrastructure
Incubation and innovation assistance services
Industry 4.0 solutions
Advanced drone solutions
Industrial automation infrastructure
The centre is expected to considerably strengthen the competitiveness of MSMEs by providing affordable access to advanced tools and technical knowledge.
Industry Applauds the Initiative
Representatives from prominent industry organisations appreciated the project and mentioned that it would fulfil the long-standing requirement for high-quality technology support infrastructure in the Peenya Industrial Area and nearby manufacturing clusters.
The event was attended by senior representatives from NSIC, Karnataka industrial development bodies, bankers, industry associations, and entrepreneurs.
Supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat
The NSIC Technology cum Common Facility Centre at Peenya is anticipated to play a major role in encouraging:
Technological progress
Innovation
Skill enhancement
MSME empowerment
The initiative aligns with the Government of India’s broader vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047, aimed at transforming India into a globally competitive and self-reliant economy.