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    <author>ENA</author>
    <category>MSME</category>
    <date>2024-06-06 14:24:54</date>
    <fulldesc>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New Delhi, Jun 6 (KNN)&lt;/strong&gt; The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has initiated a comprehensive survey to assess the preparedness of India's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the manufacturing sector for Industry 4.0 and digital transformation through 5G technologies.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;The nationwide baseline survey, spearheaded by the Telecom Centre of Excellence India (TCoE), a public-private partnership, aims to identify challenges faced by MSMEs in adopting advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, and the integration of 5G and 6G networks.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;According to DoT officials, the manufacturing industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by Industry 4.0, a concept that integrates cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency, productivity, processes, strategy, and competitiveness.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;The survey seeks to understand the current state of readiness among MSMEs and prioritise investments and improvements accordingly.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt; The survey should aim to lay the groundwork for a robust ecosystem capable of capitalising on the capabilities offered by 5G and 6G networks,  stated a DoT spokesperson.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;He explained,  This includes identifying sector-specific needs in at least 10 sectors, recognising the diverse landscape of MSMEs, and providing targeted support to foster innovation and competitiveness. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;Over a 60-day period, the survey will cover five sectors each in the northern and southern regions of India.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;The findings and key recommendations will form the basis for policy interventions aimed at achieving transformative adoption of Industry 4.0, leading to enhanced competitive positioning and survivability of MSMEs.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(KNN Bureau)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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    <id>38094</id>
    <link>https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/msme/dot-commissions-industry-40-readiness-survey-for-msmes</link>
    <pubDate>2024-06-06 14:24:54</pubDate>
    <source>knnindia.co.in</source>
    <title>DoT Commissions Industry 4.0 Readiness Survey For MSMEs</title>
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