: Mumbai, August 22, 2025

The Department of Posts (DoP) and the Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Ltd. (MSSIDC) have entered into a strategic collaboration to strengthen support for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Maharashtra. This partnership, aligned with the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme, aims to enhance MSME competitiveness through institutional cooperation.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Shri Amitabh Singh; APMG (BD), India Post, Dr. Sudhir G. Jhakere and Joint Managing Director, MSSIDC, Ms. Prashali Jadhav Dighavkar. Through this collaboration, the Department of Posts and MSSIDC will work together to designate a Knowledge Partner under the RAMP Programme, enhance MSME awareness of postal and logistics solutions, and provide reliable, cost-effective and wide-reaching logistics support to enterprises across Maharashtra. The partnership also aims to strengthen market linkages for small industries, artisans and entrepreneurs by leveraging the vast postal network.

Speaking on the occasion, representatives from both organizations highlighted that this initiative will help bridge the logistics and knowledge gap faced by MSMEs, thereby empowering them to expand their business reach not only within India but also globally.The Department of Posts has been a cornerstone of India’s communication and financial inclusion framework. Its vast network of over 1.65 lakh post offices makes it the largest postal system in the world, providing not only mail and parcel services but also financial products such as small savings schemes, Postal Life Insurance (PLI), Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI), and acting as a vital channel for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes on behalf of the Government of India.

The MSSIDC has been at the forefront of promoting and nurturing small-scale industries in Maharashtra. It has extended support to nearly 30,000 SSI units across the state and continues to play a critical role in aiding, financing, protecting, and promoting small industries. The corporation has also been instrumental in reviving and promoting traditional handicrafts, while offering training, entrepreneurship development, and marketing support to artisans and small-scale entrepreneurs.

Also present on the occasion were Mr. Vipul C. Mandlesha from India Post, along with Ms. Shatabdi Kumari and Mr. Rashid Rehan Siddiqui from KPMG. Representatives from both organizations emphasized that the initiative would bridge logistics and knowledge gaps faced by MSMEs, enabling them to expand their market presence across India and globally.

This collaboration marks a significant step towards building a stronger ecosystem for MSMEs in Maharashtra, ensuring that they remain competitive, resilient, and growth-oriented in today’s dynamic market environment.

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