ENA Sectors 2016-09-29 07:40:39 <p><strong>New Delhi, Sep 29 (KNN)</strong> The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is planning to upgrade and expand the network of Tool Rooms and Technology Development Centres across India.</p> <p>The Office of the Development Commissioner (MSME), Ministry of MSME, is in the process by upgrading existing TCs and establishing 15 New TCs at a total Project cost of INR 2,200 crores including World Bank funding of USD 200 million under the Technology Centre Systems Programme (TCSP).</p> <p>The TCs are to be located in various parts of the country to cater the needs of micro, small &amp; medium enterprises (MSMEs) through access to technology, skill development, consultancy etc.</p> <p>In this context, the Ministry wants to rope in three Manufacturing Technology Partners (MTPs) for Fragrance and Flavour Sector, Footwear Sector and Glass Sector.</p> <p>The MTO would identify and define globally competitive technological capabilities required by TCs, assist in their execution and provide handholding during roll out.</p> <p>The partners would also support up gradation of existing TCs FFDC Kannauj, CFTI Agra &amp; Chennai and CDGI, Firozabad and augment services being offered by them.</p> <p>Further, the MTPs will support TCs to improve the productivity and competitiveness of MSMEs in the respective sectors</p> <p>Currently there are 18 operational Technology Centres. 10 are for the tooling industry and 8 are for other industries such as ESDM (electronics system design and manufacturing), glass, footwear, and fragrance and flavour and sports. <strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></p> 15496 http://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/dc-msme-calls-for-mfg-tech-partners-to-upgrade-and-expand-network-of-tool-rooms-tdcs 2016-09-29 07:40:39 knnindia.co.in