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National Small Industry Day 2025 Observed on August 30.

Important Days | Dated: 01 Sep 2025

India observed National Small Industry Day (NSID) 2025 on 30th August 2025 to honour the crucial contribution of Small-Scale Industries (SSIs) and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and promoting inclusive development across the nation.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The origin of National Small Industry Day dates back to 30 August 2000, when then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee launched a comprehensive policy package for SSIs during the 1st National Conference on Small-Scale Industries in New Delhi.
  • - To mark this policy initiative, the Government of India (GoI) officially designated 30th August as National Small Industry Day, beginning in 2001, making 2025 the 25th observance of the day.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The annual celebration highlights the role of MSMEs in India’s economy, which account for nearly 30% of GDP, contribute around 48% of total exports, and employ over 11 crore people across rural and urban regions.
  • (ii) The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) leads various programmes, seminars, and recognition events on NSID to support entrepreneurship, strengthen innovation, and promote skill development for small business growth.
  • (iii) Globally, the observance is also aligned with the United Nations (UN) MSME Day, celebrated annually on 27 June, reinforcing the role of small industries in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, India observed National Small Industry Day (NSID) 2025 on which date?

Correct Answer: 30 August

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