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National Small Industry Day (30 August): History and MSME Data

30 August 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSNational SmallIndustry Day (30August): Historyand MSME Data30 August 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

National Small Industry Day was observed on 30 August 2025, highlighting how small-scale industries and MSMEs support economic growth and jobs.

Key facts

  • The day recognises the role of SSIs and MSMEs in growth and employment.
  • Origin: on 30 August 2000 PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee unveiled a comprehensive policy package for SSIs at the first National Conference on SSI; the government then designated the day, first observed 30 August 2001.
  • MSMEs contribute about 30.1% of GDP and 45.73% of exports (FY24).

About MSMEs in India

  • Nodal body: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
  • The Udyam Registration Portal had over 6.56 crore MSMEs registered as of July 2025.
  • Maharashtra has the largest share of registered MSMEs, 17.55%, followed by Tamil Nadu (10.28%) and Uttar Pradesh (9%).
  • Related schemes: PM Vishwakarma Scheme and the Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGTMSE).
  • The 2025-26 Budget allocation for the ministry is reported as ₹23,168 crore.

Exam angle

  • Date, origin year (2000) and first observance (2001) are likely questions.
  • Learn the 30.1% GDP and 45.73% export figures.
  • Know the nodal ministry and Udyam portal.

Test yourself

1. On which date is National Small Industry Day observed?

It is observed every year on 30 August.

2. Who unveiled the policy package for small-scale industries on 30 August 2000?

PM Vajpayee unveiled the package at the first National Conference on SSI.

3. In which year was National Small Industry Day first observed?

The first observance was on 30 August 2001.

Sources: AffairsCloud August 2025, AffairsCloud National Small Industry Day

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