New Delhi, Dec 27 (KNN) Eyeing at exploring the different dimensions with regard to entrepreneurship among the SC-ST Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), industry body Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry recently inked collaboration with  Center for the Study of Caste and Capitalism (CSCC).

Under the collaboration FICCI through Center for the Study of Caste and Capitalism (CSCC) and its digital arm will look at the different aspects in order to promote SC-ST entrepreneurs’ interest and growth.

With the agreement In place, the federation aims at evolving an efficient Supplier Diversity Model and in linking CSCC-inclusivity’s SC-ST entrepreneurs with potential Industries to bring about procurement from 100 SC ST SMEs by providing them hand-holding support for supply chain integration in the first financial year to begin with, FICCI said in a statement.

As first-generation entrepreneurs, SC-ST entrepreneurs require a favorable ecosystem and a bit more push to flourish -- FICCI and CSCC collaboration would proactively ensure this.  CSCC and FICCI will work jointly with all stakeholders such as industry experts, Government etc., to develop strategies to enhance market access and procurement from SC ST entrepreneurs, the statement added. (KNN/ DA)