The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) reports that 364 completed MSE-CDP projects and SFURTI clusters will benefit approximately 3.03 lakh traditional artisans across India.
SFURTI Progress
Since 2015-16, 513 SFURTI clusters approved with ₹1,332.95 crore assistance; 378 functional, 135 ongoing. These cover handicrafts, handloom, agro-processing, coir, honey, boosting productivity via Common Facility Centres (CFCs) with Industry 4.0 tech, R&D, and renewables.
MSE-CDP Details
Of 606 MSE-CDP projects, 242 ongoing; state-proposed for cluster competitiveness. Supports digital tools like Udyam registration, DigiLocker, IndiaAI, and TEAM scheme for ONDC onboarding—half for women-owned MSMEs.
Economic Impact
Initiatives enhance skills, market links, employment; Minister Shobha Karandlaje noted in Lok Sabha on March 12, 2026. Greenfield CFCs promote holistic MSME growth amid digital shift.
