FM lauds concerted efforts resulting in higher procurement and payment of over Rs 21000 crore to MSMEs upto November



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The Indian government's focused initiatives to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are yielding significant results. Since May 2020, concerted efforts, particularly by the Ministry of MSME and Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), have led to over £21,000 crore in payments to MSMEs. Procurement and payments have seen a substantial increase, with October 2020 marking a peak. This support is crucial for MSMEs, especially during festival seasons, helping many achieve better business than the previous year.

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Union Minister of Finance Smt Nirmala Sitharaman reviewed the situation about payment to the MSMEs and expressed satisfaction and appreciation on the excellent work done by the Ministry of MSME. As part of Prime Minister of India’s vision  the Finance Minister had  announced Atma Nirbhar Bharat package in May, 2020, it was also stated that the MSME dues should be paid in 45 days.

Since the month of May 2020, regular follow-up and concerted efforts have been made by Government of India, particularly by the MSME Ministry for payment of these dues. Particular focus was placed on Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and the Central Government Agencies for payment of dues to MSMEs.  As a result, over Rs 21000 crore of MSME dues have been paid in past 7 Months since May 2020 by the Central Govt Agencies and CPSEs. The highest level of Procurement was achieved in October of over Rs 5100 crore and payment of over Rs 4100 crore. Going by the reports received in first 10 days for November 2020, this level of performance is expected to be surpassed as Procurement of about Rs 4700 crore and payment of about Rs 4000 crore have already been reported. Following table provides details in this regard:

Payment of dues of MSMEs

Efforts made in respect of clearing MSME dues include several round of letters written to the GoI Ministries and  CPSEs by the Secretary, MSME, followed by personal talks and persuasions. The efforts of the MSME Ministry found strong support from PMO and Cabinet Secretary, who wrote letters to the CPSEs and Government agencies. An on-line reporting system was developed by the Ministry for the CPSEs and Government of India Ministries  to report details of total transactions, total payment as well as pending dues at the end of every month.

Report of seven months  (May-November, 2020)  indicates that:-

  • Procurement by Central Government Agencies and CPSEs from MSMEs is on the rise and in fact, it has gone up by almost 2.5 times since May 2020;
  • Payments to MSMEs have also gone up proportionately;
  • The pendency of payment has gone down in terms of percentage against procurement value;
  • The report for October had shown maximum transactions since May;
  • However, reports in December show better trend in November as per just 10 days of reporting.

The Ministry of MSME has complimented the Government of India Ministries, Departments and the CPSEs for their support to the MSMEs.   This support was important particularly in the months of September and October. Because with these cash flows, the MSMEs were supposed to produce goods and services which could be particularly sold during the festival time. MSME Ministry had requested the Corporate sector to help the MSMEs during the festival season because the earning during these festivals would sustain many MSMEs for the whole year. This support has also helped many MSMEs and Village Industries to do better business than even the previous year.

FAQ :

Since May 2020, over £21,000 crore has been paid to MSMEs by Central Government Agencies and CPSEs.

The Ministry of MSME, with support from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the Cabinet Secretary, is leading these efforts.

As part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat package announced in May 2020, the government stated that MSME dues should be paid within 45 days.

Procurement by Central Government Agencies and CPSEs from MSMEs has risen significantly, almost 2.5 times since May 2020.

October 2020 recorded the highest procurement at over £5,100 crore and payments of over £4,100 crore.

Yes, an online reporting system has been developed by the Ministry of MSME for CPSEs and Government of India Ministries to report transaction and payment details.




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