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 27-Jun-2025

International MSME Days

Miscellaneous

Why in News? 

Every year on June 27, the world comes together to celebrate Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises Day (MSME Day). This day is dedicated to acknowledging the vital role that MSMEs play in driving innovation, generating employment, and contributing significantly to the global and national economies.

About MSME

  • MSME stands for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. 
  • These businesses are involved in producing, processing, or preserving goods and commodities.
  • MSMEs are classified based on 
    • Investment in plant and machinery (for manufacturing) or equipment (for services) 
    • Annual turnover of the enterprise

Updated Classification Criteria for MSMEs 

Udyami Bharat – MSME Day

  • ‘Udyami Bharat – MSME Day’ theme for 2025 focuses on "Enhancing the role of MSMEs as drivers of Sustainable Growth and Innovation."
  • MSMEs contribute 30% to India’s GDP and over 45% to exports.
  • MSMEs are the second-largest employer in India after agriculture.
  • As on 26th June, 2025, PM Vishwakarma has recorded 29.94 lakh successful registrations. 

Preparing Through MCQ

Q. On which date is Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day celebrated annually to recognize the contribution of MSMEs to innovation, employment, and economic growth?

(1) June 5 
(2) June 21 
(3) June 27 
(4) July 1 

Answer: (3) June 27