National Small Industry Day

• Integrity Education, Delhi
• 31, Aug 2021

• Every year on August 30, the country celebrates National Small Industry Day.
• The day is dedicated to encouraging small businesses around the country.

History of the Day

• On August 30, 2000, a comprehensive policy package for the Small Scale Industries(SSI sector) was launched, providing significant support to small firms in India.
• It was subsequently agreed that August 30 would be designated as “SSI Day" by the Ministry. 

About MSMEs

• MSMEs are an integral part of the value chain, offering diversified products on one hand and delivering intermediate goods for the large-scale industries on the other.
• It is one of the largest employment generator and backbone of Indian economy.