Hyderabad, Feb 20: Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI), a Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, organised a Special Vendor Development Programme in association with the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH), Hyderabad, under the Ministry of MSME, Government of India.
The programme was organised to promote vendor development, strengthen participation of SC/ST entrepreneurs in the supply chain, and enhance collaboration with MSMEs.
The event commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and the formal welcome of dignitaries by K. Mukesh.
Delivering the welcome address, S. Suresh, NSSHO Head (Telangana & Andhra Pradesh), highlighted the role of the National SC-ST Hub in empowering SC/ST entrepreneurs and facilitating their integration into the mainstream industrial ecosystem.
This was followed by an address by Subhadip Ghosh, AGM (I/c, Purchase), MIDHANI, who elaborated on procurement procedures, vendor registration processes, and opportunities available for prospective vendors.
The Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), MIDHANI, Spurthi Reddy, IRS, addressed the gathering as the Distinguished Guest and underscored the importance of transparency, ethical procurement practices, and compliance in vendor management.
Subsequently, P. Babu, Director (Production & Marketing), MIDHANI, addressed the gathering and emphasised MIDHANI’s commitment to inclusive vendor development and enhanced engagement with MSMEs.
The keynote address was delivered by V. Suresh Babu, Zonal General Manager (Telangana & Andhra Pradesh), who spoke about policy initiatives and institutional support available to SC/ST entrepreneurs.
An NSIC video and technical presentation was conducted by S. Suresh, followed by a detailed technical presentation by S. Nitesh, Sr. Manager (Purchase), MIDHANI, outlining technical requirements and quality standards.
A session on TReDS financial facilitation was delivered by Nagendra Goud, explaining financial solutions available to MSMEs to improve liquidity and operational efficiency.
The programme concluded with an interactive Q&A session, enabling participants to engage directly with officials and clarify their queries. The vote of thanks was delivered by Diptimoy Mohanty.
The Special Vendor Development Programme reflects MIDHANI’s continued commitment to strengthening the MSME ecosystem, promoting inclusive industrial growth, and supporting the Government of India initiatives aimed at empowering SC/ST entrepreneurs.
