9. TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTRE

TECHNOLOGY
RESOURCE CENTRE

AN ARM UNDER MSME

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
MICRO, SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES-DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
P.O. TADONG, GANGTOK, SIKKIM – 737 102
PHONE: (03592) 231262, 231880
FAX: (03592) 231262
E-MAIL: dcdi-gangtok@dcmsme.gov.in
WEBSITE: www.sikkim.nic.in/msme-di

NEED FOR TRC      

                        Obsolete Technology needs to be replaced with latest and right technology to have global reach.  For survival in the WTO regime with increased international competition, updating the technology is inevitable.  But where to go for the right & authentic information on these technology?. Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises has now provided the solution, government of India through Technology Resource Centres (TRCs) set up in MSME Development Institute all over India.  TRCs are supported by MSME Network which is linked to all the concerned agencies in MSME Sector.

                        The Technology Research Centre (TRC) has started functioning in MSME Development Institute, Gangtok, Sikkim with effect from 1.10.2001. The functions of TRC are categorized as follows:

1.         To help Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises which propose to upgrade or modernize their technology.

2.         The   TRCs   will also provide information about product        

            groups  covering  details of technology (including state of             

            art technology,  technology   generally used & traditional

            technology),   list    of    suppliers   of   machinery and raw

            materials, quality   standards,  availability  of consultants 

            etc.

3.        The TRC functions in a highly computerized environment

            having facility of networking with several organizations.

            Primarily, the TRC will be in a position to provide basic information on various technologies available for the products viable in the Micro, Small Enterprises sector, by way of liaison and close coordination with national Laboratories and other technology providers.

SERVICES OFFERED IN TRCs.

·        One stop center for all technological information related needs

·        Exclusive facilities for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

      entrepreneur

·        Dedicated technocrats for locating resources

·        Advice on Right, Authentic & cost effective Technologies

INFORMATION AVAILABLE

1.      MSME and its services

2.      Data Bank of over 1000 project classified into 20 different industry

         disciplines

3.      Access to wide range of latest Indian technologies

4.      Global reach for availing Global Technologies

5.      How to seek technology?

6.      How to apply for offering technology?

7.      Technology transfer mode

8.      Comprehensive information on govt. policies on technology transfer,

         joint ventures, matchmaking etc.

9.      Links to various national sites dealing with technologies for micro, 

      small and medium enterprises.

10.  Access to wide range of database or industry information, consultants, machinery supplier etc.

11.  Feasibility studies, potential surveys, project reports etc.

12.  Virtual exhibition and many other features.

WHO CAN BENEFIT:

1.         All Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises.

2.                     NGOs in the service of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises.

3.                     Consultants in the field

4.                     Technology Transfer Agencies Seeking Linkages

5.         Technology Generators, including MSEs who want to offer their technologies

6.                     International Agencies facilitating MSEs

7.                     New/Prospective Entrepreneurs

For further details please contact – Director, MSME-Development Institute, Near Joybells school, P.O. Tadong, Gangtok – 737 102 (Situated on the National Highway – NH-31A)