Written By tsubba - 23 August, 2008

Bangalore Media Reports Economy Economy Industry

KASSIA proposes varsity for small enterprises The Hindu. To create a trained and skilled workforce for small-scale industries, the Karnataka Small Scale Industries’ Association (KASSIA) has suggested to the State Government to establish micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) university on the lines of agricultural university. KASSIA president Arvind N. Burji and general secretary Prakash N. Raikar told presspersons on Friday that MSME sector, the biggest employer after the agricultural sector, was facing severe shortage of employees trained in specific requirements of the sector. Establishing a MSME university would not only help create trained manpower but also increase job opportunities. Besides, in the long run, the university could focus on creating MSME entrepreneurs. KASSIA, the representative body of small-scale industries, would support the Government in establishing the proposed university, Mr. Burji and Mr. Raikar said.

MSME university is indeed a

renukasavasere - 5 February, 2009 - 10:02

MSME university is indeed a good idea. there are few sectoral education offerings in the country. forest management, handicrafts, agriculture and water...like wise people looking for building sectoral capability in managing people, technology, design, markets and resources within the MSME really do not have any where to go. the MSME itself is in a semi-formal situation. they cost of these services are usually high and there is rarely any inhouse capasity. education is the place to begin...

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