HIM MSME FEST 2026 from 3rd–5th January 2026 at Shimla

From Himachal on Saturday 20th Dec 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM Regarding HIM MSME FEST 2026

Another objective to provide vibrant platform for those seeking new collaborations

Shimla: 20th December 2025: (Media Link Team//Himachal Screen Desk)::

The Department of Industries is going to organize HIM MSME FEST 2026 from 3rd – 5th January 2026 at Shimla with an objective of providing platform to MSMEs for having access to e-commerce companies on one hand and showcasing of locally manufactured traditional products on the other. 

The fest also aims to provide a vibrant platform for aspiring/existing entrepreneurs and Start-Ups from Himachal Pradesh to exhibit their products, interact with buyers, investors, and MSME ecosystem partners, and explore new collaborations for business growth.

This is a priority initiative of the Hon’ble Chief Minister to promote inclusive industrial development in the State through focused efforts on investment facilitation, women entrepreneurship and enterprise promotion. The fest will be graced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh as the Chief Guest, along with the Hon’ble Industries Minister, senior representatives from Government of India (MoMSME, NITI Aayog, DPIIT) and other dignitaries from both the State and Central Governments.

The FEST on 03rd January 2026 will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister in the presence of Hon’ble Industries Minister and other dignitaries. The ceremony will also feature the Startup Awards & Recognition Ceremony, followed by a cultural evening providing a platform to artists from across the State to showcase Himachal Pradesh’s rich cultural heritage.

One of the major attractions of the first day will be the showcase of handmade shawls representing the traditional crafts and weaving heritage of different districts. Additionally, factory outlets and exhibition stalls featuring unique products from across Himachal Pradesh will be set up for the entire duration of the three-day fest.

The Hon’ble Industries Minister apprised that in order to accelerate the tempo of Industrialization in the State, the Department has identified some focused potential sectors such as Green Mobility, Defense, Pharma, Dairy, Food Processing, AI & Electronic Chip, Data Center and other sunrise sectors. Captains of leading industrial sectors are being invited for discussion and deliberations vis-a -vis tracking fresh industrial investment in Himachal. Besides, Hon’ble Minister also shared that discussion with the captains of the industries will also be held in the context of upcoming new industrial policy. 

The Director of Industries also informed that thematic knowledge exchange sessions and networking deliberations will be organized around key themes such as startup promotion, women entrepreneurship, buyer-seller meet focusing on One District One Product (ODOP) initiative and forging linkages with e-commerce platforms such as Walmart, Amazon, GI Tagged and ONDC etc. A delegation from the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry is also expected to participate in CEO interaction.  

A meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Sh. R.D. Nazeem (IAS) Addl. Chief Secretary (Industries) and Dr. Yunus (IAS), Director Industries, Sh. Tilak Raj Sharma, Addl. Director Industries, Ms. Deepika Khatri, Joint Director, Sh. Anil Thakur, Joint Director were also present in the meeting to work out the clear cut roadmap. Regular meetings and on ground efforts are being undertaken for successful conduct of the fest. 

The said event is being organized in consultation with Ernst and Young, CII and BRICS Chamber of Commerce. 

About 6000 Mani Mahesh pilgrims were evacuated safely

Evacuation work completed through buses and taxis

Shimla: 30 August 2025: (Media link Ravinder/ /Devbhoomi Screen)::

Water outbreak has wreaked havoc on Himachal Pradesh. Despite this bitter reality of sadness, it is also a big fact that the government, society and common people have faced all these difficulties with great courage in this difficult time. Due to this courage, success has also been achieved in saving many people.

About 6000 Mani Mahesh pilgrims have been evacuated safely through buses and taxis. This success has brought a wave of relief to many worried homes. Along with this, many efforts are being made in other difficult places as well. Their result will also be very good. God will definitely shower his blessings on the people of Devbhoomi.

Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena, while chairing a review meeting with senior officials here today, informed that about 6 thousand passengers stranded in Chamba have been safely evacuated and sent to Nurpur and Pathankot through private and HRTC buses and taxis.

He said that on Friday, passengers from Kalsui area of ​​Chamba were sent to Pathankot through corporation buses. On Saturday, 20 buses were run, out of which 17 were sent to Pathankot and the remaining buses to Kangra and Dehra. 60 additional buses have been deployed in Chamba, which are being used as per requirement.

The Chief Secretary said that about 5000 passengers are left in Bharmour and 500 in Chamba Chaugan, who are residents of Jammu and Kashmir and surrounding areas. These passengers will also be sent to their destinations soon after the restoration of Langera road. He said that the work of restoring the Langera road is going on at war footing.

He said that the Chamba-Bharmour road has been restored till Kalsuni and Rajera. Apart from this, Jot road has also been restored for traffic till the gate.

The Chief Secretary informed that Pagal Nala in Lahaul-Spiti has also been restored for vehicular movement, after which heavy vehicles have started moving from here towards Kaza. After the opening of Pagal Nala, four oil tankers have been sent to Keylong from Atal Tunnel. He said that the Aleo road through Rohtang Pass has been opened for small vehicles.

Director and Special Secretary Disaster Management D.C. Rana informed that the work of restoring the Kullu-Manali road for traffic is also being done on a war footing. The road from the left bank has been opened for Manali. The road for Banjar and communication services in the area have been restored.

He said that the movement of trucks from Lahaul will be started from Sunday.

'Greening of MSMEs' Growing Fast

 Received From AT//PR on 26th July 2025 at 1:05PM Regarding Industrial Growth Workshop

Stakeholder consultation held in special workshop

Industry representatives from Baddi and Nalagarh participated in the workshop

*Energy efficiency to more than 2500 enterprises

*Special training plan on waste management and green financing

*A new industrial boom begins from Shimla

Shimla: 25th July 2025: (Kartika Kalyani Singh/ /Himachal Screen Desk)::

It is not easy to give a fast pace to the industry on the path of development while keeping the environment safe. There are many challenges in this effort. A special workshop was organized to deal with and discuss these challenges, which was also completely successful.

In a significant move to promote environmentally sustainable industrial development and enhance resource efficiency among MSME units, a Stakeholder Consultation Workshop was organized under the ‘Greening of MSMEs’ initiative in Solan district. The workshop witnessed active participation from entrepreneurs and industry representatives from the industrial hubs of Baddi and Nalagarh.

Jointly conducted by Frost & Sullivan and Tinge Consultancy, the workshop provided participants with in-depth knowledge on key subjects such as energy conservation, waste management, green financing, water conservation and recycling, and resource efficiency. Experts emphasized the concept of Resource Efficient Cleaner Production (RECP), outlining how MSMEs can optimize production using fewer resources while upholding environmental responsibilities.

The ‘Greening of MSMEs’ initiative is being implemented under the Government of India’s RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance) program, with support from the World Bank. The primary objective is to empower the MSME sector both technically and financially, making it more competitive and environmentally responsible. Under this initiative, approximately 1,900 MSMEs in the state will be integrated into the greening process.

The workshop also introduced participants to modern industrial concepts such as Net Zero, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks, Circular Economy, and Decarbonization. Additionally, information was provided on available green financing schemes, technical solution providers, and real-time monitoring systems through digital portals.

It was highlighted that in the near future, more than 2,500 enterprises in Himachal Pradesh will receive specialized training on energy efficiency, waste management, and green financing. This initiative aligns with the Himachal Pradesh Government’s vision of transforming the state into a ‘Green Energy State’ by 2026, and contributes meaningfully toward India’s national goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070.

The workshop not only proved informative but also empowering, providing participating entrepreneurs with actionable insights and guidance on practical solutions and access to financial resources for their units.

Mr. Tilak Raj Sharma, Additional Director, Department of Industries, emphasized that ‘Greening of MSMEs’ is not merely an environmental initiative but a symbol of positive transformation in industrial mindset. He added that this initiative will not only contribute to environmental preservation but also make MSME units more self-reliant, competitive, and profitable.