Date: 24.10.2025 || 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM || DPRC Conference Hall, Balangir
Officials Present:
Shri Bishnu Prasad Dash, General Manager, DIC, Balangir
Shri Shyama Prasad, Deputy Director, National Productivity Council (NPC)
Shri Prakash Kumar Nepak, President, OASME – Balangir Chapter
Executive Summary:
The workshop on Quality Certification for MSMEs successfully educated 47 entrepreneurs from Balangir on the strategic value and implementation pathways of ZED, LEAN, and ISO certifications. Led by experts from the National Productivity Council (NPC), the session provided actionable guidance on integrating LEAN methodologies to reduce waste, improve workflow, and enhance productivity. Detailed insights into ZED and ISO frameworks highlighted their role in achieving product excellence, environmental sustainability, and global market access. Participants gained clarity on certification processes, financial assistance under RAMP, and tools for continuous improvement. The event concluded with strong interest from MSMEs in pursuing certifications, with commitments from DIC Balangir and RAMP-SPIU to provide ongoing support for implementation and mentorship.
