To provide technical and skill development support to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), in addition to existing 18 Technology Centres, 9 new Technology Centres under Technology Centre Systems Programme (TCSP) have been established by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). The funds allocated for the establishment and operation of Technology Centres under TCSP is Rs. 200.00 Crore in the financial year 2025–26. New Technology Centres established under the TCSP and existing 18 Technology Centres have trained more than 3.28 Lakh trainees including MSME entrepreneurs and employees in the year 2024-25.

Technology Centres have organized specialized skill development programmes in advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics and Internet of Things (IoT). Further, AI, Robotics and IoT modules have been incorporated into regular long-term and short-term training programmes to introduce advanced technologies in MSME skill development programmes.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Sushri Shobha Karandlaje) in a written reply in Lok Sabha.

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