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.
