Gupta on digital transformation among enterprises in the state
Supported by Mastercard, the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) Digital Saksham program is working to bridge the gap between digital technologies and micro enterprises among Maharashtran MSMEs by providing trainings in 13 States and over 55 industrial clusters msme .
Digital Saksham is playing a transformative role in Maharashtra to equip entrepreneurs across the state with essential digital tools and skill sets, fostering growth, sustainability and global competitiveness mahaonline .
“The impact of Digital Saksham in Maharashtra has been substantial, with the program reaching out to 10,000 MSMEs, providing training to 4,000 businesses, and achieving an adoption rate of 3,000 enterprises,” said Sameer Gupta, Chairman, CII National MSME Council and Chairman and Managing Director, Jakson Group.
“This success is reflected in numerous inspiring stories across various sectors. Trainers from across Maharashtra have come on board to optimise training and development across the state in Marathi to help the micro and nano enterprises in digital transformation in the local language for deep grassroots penetration and empowerment,” he said on 24 Aug marathibusinessforum.
Elaborated Gupta on the digital transformation among enterprises in the state.
Nashik’s food processing sector ( sahyadrifarms ) is undergoing a remarkable digital transformation, shifting from traditional practices to virtual marketplaces. Local entrepreneurs are leveraging digital platforms to showcase their products, connect with consumers across India, and streamline operations, preserving Nashik’s culinary heritage while opening new avenues for growth and innovation bankofmaharashtra .
Similarly, Pune’s textile industry centurytextind is experiencing a digital renaissance, seamlessly blending traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. Artisans and manufacturers are adopting digital tools to revolutionize design, production, and marketing processes, positioning the city as a hub for innovative textile solutions piotexindustries .
Mumbai’s retail landscape has also been undergoing a significant shift as local shops embrace digital storefronts, enabling them to reach customers far beyond their physical locations and compete on a global stage digitalasiahub .
Meanwhile in Aurangabad, a retail revolution is unfolding as businesses adopt e-commerce platforms, digital payment solutions, and social media marketing, preserving the city’s cultural heritage while positioning its retail sector for sustainable growth in the digital era prozonemalls.com/auranagbad .
Sanjeev Ghongade, owner of MicroIndia, and Tatyarao Pese of Shree Shanaishwas Engineering have revolutionized their manufacturing processes.
Abhijit Gole, a Chartered Accountant, has digitized his financial services, while Kishor Prabhu of Thumb Print has transformed his printing business nse .
In the hospitality sector, Sunil Mhatre of Mhatre Restaurant has embraced digital marketing and online ordering systems fhrai .
The tourism industry has seen innovations from Arun Fadke of Ashwin Tours and Mahesh Bapat of Harishareshwar Boat, who now offer online bookings and virtual tours.
Anil Khargaonkar, proprietor of 360 Degree Architect, has integrated 3D modeling and virtual reality into his architectural services.
These success stories, among many others, demonstrate how the Digital Saksham program is enabling businesses across Maharashtra to leverage digital tools for growth and efficiency bse .
The initiative’s collaborative approach has fostered synergies among stakeholders, facilitating knowledge-sharing, skill development, and the adoption of best practices sbi .
As Maharashtra continues to ride high on its industrial growth trajectory, CII’s Digital Saksham project stands as a catalyst, empowering entrepreneurs, preserving heritage, and propelling the state toward a digitally driven, sustainable, and prosperous future digitalindia .
The Project is acting as an important bridge to connect micro-enterprises with state schemes for MSMEs and encourage them to register on Udyam and GeM. Fiinews.com
