HOW THE HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE MSME EVOLVED? - ITS FINE HISTORY

 

India is a land known for its varied rich culture and tradition.  It is a place where almost every day is a festival in some part or the other.  These festivals bring along with it a lot of opportunities for buying and selling.  Thus the trade flourished. 

In the early days barter system was the first form of trade.  It is the exchange of goods and services between two or more people.  This has been referred by Tamil poet Bharathiyar                          “Gangai Nadippuratthu Godhumai pandam

       Kaviri Vetrilaikku Marukolvom”

He suggested to exchange the wheat that is grown in the north of India with the betel leaves grown in the southern India.  This brings in unity and strong ties and trade within the country.

A new educational policy with craft centered education was implemented in the year 1937 with Wardha Scheme of Basic Education. The idea behind the scheme was to provide education through some form of craft or productive work like spinning, weaving, agriculture, woodcraft, metal work and other basic handicrafts. It aimed to provide such kind of education which can be self-supporting in later life. The basic idea of Mahatma Gandhi was that if the craft which is chosen is taught properly, it would enable the school to pay the salaries of teachers. It would also ensure the dignity of labour along with livelihood for the students after leaving school.  Gandhiji wanted to make education work centric and self-supporting. It was thought to provide a kind of insurance against unemployment.  Thus the stage is set for the micro & small industries. The same idea of Gandhiji was presented by a Tamil Poet and Patriot Namakkal. V. Ramalingam:

“Kaitthozhil Ondraik kattrukkol

 Kavalai Unakkillai Otrukkol,

 Etthozhil edhuvum seyyamal

 Irundhidal Unakke thagumamo”

          As the days moved and the trade too began to develop and support the economy of the nation. This made the trade and commerce gain a vital role in building the national economy.  Here steps in MSME – “Macro Small and Medium Enterprises”.  Initially it was the Small Industries Development Organization established in 1954. On 9^th May 2007, subsequent to an amendments of the Government of India Rules, 1961, erstwhile Ministry of Small Scale Industries and the Ministry of Agro and Rural Industries where merged to form the Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises.  For these enterprises, Tool Rooms, Training Institutions and Project-cum-Process Development Centres, under the ministry, provide the support by helping them in exporting the products, by providing training for entrepreneurship development, preparing product profiles, technical and managerial consultancy etc.,

MSME covers only manufacturing and service industries basically concerned with production or manufacturing, processing, or preservation of goods and commodities. It supports start-ups with subsidies and benefits. The following business come under the MSME:-

 

1.    Auto Parts Components. Which includes horn buttons, door channels, wiper blade components, battery cell tester.

2.    Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Ayurvedic Products.

3.    Auto repair services, and garages.

4.    Automotive Electronic Component products.

5.    Back Office Operation Relating to Computerised Data.

6.    Beauty Parlour and crèches.

7.    Bicycle parts.

8.    Call centre.

9.    Ceramics and glass products include roofing tiles, glass flooring tiles, granite, etc.

10.   Coir Industry.

11.   Electronic Surveillance and Security.

12.   Energy Efficient Pumps.

13.   Engineering and Fabrication.

14.   Equipment Rental & Leasing.

15.   Furniture and wood products.

16.   Handicraft activities like Spinning, Weaving, Artisans.

17.   IT Solution Provider. Services include creating a server bank, application service          provider, smart card customization, service provider, etc.

18.  Khadi Products and Hosiery Products.

19.  Laundry and Dry Cleaning.

20.       20.  Leather products.

21.  Mechanical Engineering Excluding Transport Equipment. This is inclusive of steel   almirahs, cocks, and valves, wire cutters, etc.

22.  Micronutrients for Plants.

23.       23.  Moulding – This includes products like combs, umbrella frames, plastic toys, etc

24.  Multi Channels Dish cable T.V. with Dish Antenna.

25.  Natural Fragrance and Flavours.

26.  Photographic lab.

27.  Placement and Management Consultancy Services.

28.  Poultry Farm.

29.  Printing and other products made of paper.

30.  Recorders, VCRs, Radios, Transformer, Motors, Watches.

31.  Retail and wholesale business.

32.  Retail Trade with low Capital.

33.  Rubber Products.

34.  Servicing of Agricultural Farm Equipment. This includes tractor, pump repairing, ring   boring machine.

35. Stationery Items.

36. STD/ISD booths.

37. Tailoring.

38. Testing Labs for industries.

39. Toughened Metallic Ware.

40. Training and Educational Institute.

41.  X-Ray Clinics.

42. Xeroxing.

·             MSMEs are an important sector for the Indian economy and have contributed immensely to the country’s socio-economic development. In order to continue this progress, Minister tries a lot to particularly elevate the companies that are financially set back.  It is generating the employment opportunities as well as aiding in the development of the nation’s backward and rural areas.  Medium enterprises are investing the money in large amount for manufacturing and service by which they heighten the turn over more than the Small enterprises.  Micro enterprises are holding their turn over based on their status lesser than the above two.

·       There are many portals like MSME Samadhan, MSME Sambandh, MSME Sampark, MSME Champions, e-participation, my MSME, Udyam Registration (Online Registration for MSME), MSME Databank, Khadi India - PMEGP e-portal, Grievance Monitoring System etc., which are available to provide valuable resource to the desired target user groups.

In an aim to strengthen the MSME sector, Ministry of MSME has issued revised guidelines with the inclusion of Retail and Wholesale Businesses in MSME by which the Retail and Wholesale Businesses are allowed to register on the Udyam Registration Portal and take the benefit of Priority Sectors lending as per RBI guidelines in regards to MSME loans and lending policies.

Thus MSMEs is evolving continuously and providing best service to the customers there by enriching the nation's economy.

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THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE GREAT INDIAN EPIC - RAMAYANA

 

Ramayana is said to be the first Kavya (poetry) and its author Valmiki is called as Adikavi. It is one of the most interesting and elevating Kavyas. Narada narrated the story of Rama on the request of Valmiki. After sometime Valmiki proceeded to the river Tamasa. On the way, he saw a hunter killing the mate of a Kraunca bird couple (Love-birds). This disturbed the feelings of Valmiki. Having merged into the universal compassion he pronounced a curse on the hunter and that came in the form the following verse:

“Maa nishaadha prathisthaam tvam, Agamas saasvatees samaah l

 Yat kraunca-mithunaad ekam, Avadheeh kaama-mohitam ll”

Valmiki could not believe himself as the author of this verse. Brahmaa the four-faced Lord (Creator) appeared before him and explained to him the process of composing poetry. He requested Valmiki to continue this art by recording the story of Rama. Brahmaa blessed him that he would know the secret happenings in the life of Sri Rama. Valmiki who was experiencing an immeasurable grief on seeing the death of the ‘Kraunca’ bird, decided to compose the long history of Sri Rama’s life in the same sentiment. This is evidenced in the statement of Kalidasa ‘Slokatvam aapadyata yasya Sokah’.

Ramayana as it is available today consists of seven chapters called Kaandas. They are Baala, Ayodhyaa, Aaranya, Kishkindha, Sundara, Yuddha and Uttara Kaanda.  It contains 24000 verses. It is called as 'Kaavyam, Puraanam, Aakhyaanam, Itihaasam and Samhitaa.  As it is recited with the accompaniment of instruments it is also called as Geetham.

A GREAT SCHOLAR OF SANSKRIT WITH A DISTINCT COMPOSING SKILL

                                                               

Every year in the Tamil month of Purattasi (September 15 - October 15) on the star of Sravanam, the Birth Anniversary of Vaishnavite Guru named Sri Vedanta Desikan is being celebrated.  He is said to be an incarnation of the Divine Bell of Lord of Tirumala. He was born in 13^th AD  to Ananta Suri and Thotharambal, in Thooppul near Kanchipuram.  His early education started under the tutelage of his father and further he acquired a vast knowledge in Sanskrit, Tamil and Vaishnavism from his maternal uncle Sri Atreya Ramanuja.  Being an ardent devotee of Sri Ramanuja, Sri Vedanta Desika has penned many treatises to promote and propagate the Visishtadvaita philosophy of Sri Ramanuja.  

A work titled Paduka Sahasram with thousand and odd slokas was completed by him over a night.  This work earned him the title “Kavi Taarkika Simha”.    He has written many different forms of literature in Sanskrit, Prakrutam as well as in Tamil.  His unique style is composing in Manipravala (combination of Sanskrit and Tamil language).

His statues are consecrated in many Vaishnavite temples throughout India.  He is considered next to Sri Ramanuja.  Thirumala, Tirupathi, Kanchi, Tiruvahindirapuram near Pondichery, Srirangam, Sathyakaala near Melkote, Badrinath are the famous temples where he is being worshipped.

                                                        

5 INTERESTING REASONS HIDDEN BEHIND THE CELEBRATION OF DEEPAVALI FESTIVAL

India is famous for its rich culture, tradition and different festivals. Generally people are interested in celebrations. Deepavali is one among them and it is being celebrated in grand manner all over India. The following are the different reasons for celebrating Deepavali:

According to Skanda Puranam, every year, in the month of Tula (October-November) in the fourteenth and fifteenth of Solar days (before Amavasya), Deepavali is being celebrated. In the early morning Yama deepam is lit to dispel evil things.

Padma Purana says that on the fourteenth of Solar days i.e on Deepavali, Goddess Mahalakshmi resides in Gingelly oil, Ganges resides in Water.  So one who takes oil bath on this occasion will be away from evil.

Narada Samhita insists the Oil bath on this occasion to remove the sins.

Valmiki the ever first poet pointed out in his work Ramayana that after killing the celebrated demonic Ravana, Lord Sri Rama along with Sita and Lakshmana, has returned to Ayodhya on this day.  It was celebrated as Deepavali because the people of Ayodhya decorated the entire city by lighting lamps and colourful designs on the roads.  This ritual is observed till to date.  On that day, the people of Ayodhya did Haarathi to Gods, brahmins, cows, elephants and horses and they worshipped all the eldest ladies of the household.

According to Bhagavata Purana, on this occasion, Lord Krishna by killing his own son Naraka Asura unknowingly, extricated many imprisoned damsels and pleased the bevy of ladies.  The demon Naraka solicited Lord Krishna that my death day is to be celebrated from today itself, with fullest rejoice by the people. 

 

So, we are celebrating this occasion, after having woke up in early hours, taking oil bath, wearing new clothes, praising the Lord of Death with his fourteen names,

“Yamaaya Dharmaraajaaya, Mrutyave chaantakaaya ca,    Vaivasvataaya Kaalaaya Sarvabhootakshayaaya cha,

Audumbaraaya Dadhnaaya Neelaaya Parameshtine,

Vrukodaraaya Chitraaya Chitraguptaaya vai namah,

Then eating sweets and seeking the blessing from elders.

VALUABLE LESSONS FOR CHILDREN FROM INDIAN TREASURE IN AN E -BOOK

 MY FRIENDS FROM INDIAN MYTHOLOGY is written by Suhasini. This is an e- book which is available with Blog chatter (       https://www.theblogchatter.com/ebook-library?category%5B%5D=children-young-adult )

Each and every character in this collection of stories are well described to know about our Indian mythological characters who were great leaders and heroes.

The study of ancient Indian mythology, history and culture and particularly Hindu religion is impossible without proper knowledge of the Scriptures.

This book helped to dispel such impossibility. The author has pointed out that these stories were written in such a manner that it will enhance the understanding level of children.

The stories were compiled and well- arranged systematically in alphabetical order. Pictures have been inserted in support of stated facts. This book constituted the results of the author’s devoted study and effort extending over a long time through the blogpost and which is now converted into the present e-book.

With about 70 pages, this e-book is a store – house of information about our Indian scriptures like Ramayana, Mahabharatha, Puranas and allied literature to the younger generation.

This stupendous work in the form of an exhaustive & descriptive index, covers the vast and different fields of ancient Indian culture in all aspects of history, religion, philosophy, beliefs and practices, habits and customs as depicted in the scriptures.

  As the saying “First impression is the Best impression”, the very first story titled Abhimanyu echoes this idea. Being a representative to the readers, the author completed her version by explaining her understanding on chosen each and every story. I quote from the page 11, “But he needs to be little more cautious, when he is entering into a new situation. I want to give him this advice if at all, if I meet him once. Don’t you guys agree with me’’. Which makes the readers to merge with the characters and substantiate with present scenario to overcome a crisis.

Each and every story reflects that life is full of struggle which is to be fought with extreme courage combined with patience and perseverance. For Ex:  the story Dhruva - the determined, I quote,     “So, he went into the forest to meet the god, and he meets the sage Narada, who tells him that he needs to meditate a lot only then he could meet the god. He even warns Dhruva that he needs to meditate even in rain and cold. The dangerous forest animals might cause him some harm too”.

In the story “Jatayu - Big and Friendly Bird”, I quote, “During Rama’s exile in the forest, when Ravana tries to take away Sita from Rama, its Jatayu who fights with Ravana for a long time and in fact unseats Ravana from his chariot flying in the sky. Then Ravana takes up his big sword and cuts both the wings of Jatayu. Jatayu then waits for Rama to come in search of Sita. Then he passes the information that Ravana has kidnapped Sita and flew in the south direction to them and dies off in Rama’s hands. Jatayu is the first person to tell the whereabouts of Sita after she got kidnapped by Ravana.”

Contextually, it reminds the wise saying of a Sanskrit poet by name Murari the author of the play AnarghaRaghavam that “Even animals and birds can help the one who follows the righteous path, but the blood brother won’t help the one who does not follow the same.”

 This book will educate the children in enormous ways.  At the end of all the stories the comments of author encourages them with a rare opportunity of evaluating, understanding and reviewing the concepts.

 

(Received the e-copy of the book from Blogchatter in return of an honest review)

KALIDASA'S WORK ON SIX BEST SEASONS OF INDIA

Kālidāsa = कालिदास: was a Classical Sanskrit author who is often considered ancient India's greatest playwright and poet. His plays and poetry are primarily based on the Vedas, the Rāmāyaṇa, the Mahābhārata and the Purāṇas. His works consist of three plays, two epic poems and two shorter poems. Among those two short or minor poems Rtusamharam deals with seasons.  Ṛtusaṃhāra means, often written Ritusamhara = ऋतुसंहार:, ऋतु + ṛtu, "season", संहार = saṃhāra, "compilation". The poem has six cantos for the six Indian seasons - Grīṣma (Summer), Varṣā

 (Rainy), Śarat (Autumn), Hemanta (Winter), Śiśira (Cold), and Vasanta 

(Spring). It is considered to be Kalidasa's earliest work.

1.    GRĪṢMA (SUMMER) : Being  severely scorched by the rays of the Sun and parched in the way by the hot dust, a serpent looking down, moving and hissing often, is lying under the shade of peacock.  

2.    VARṢĀ (RAINY): The forest region, whose heat has been allayed by the showers of the fresh water, is as if rejoicing along with the KADAMBA trees pitting forth abundant blossoms all around.  It appears as if dancing with the trees whose branches are wafted by the wind and it appears as if laughing through the buds of KETAKIS (Thaazham Poo).

3.    ŚARAT (AUTUMN): In the Autumn, the breezes blow cool, owing to the contact with lotus flowers; the directions are beautiful since the masses of clouds have disappeared; the water has lost its turbidity; the earth has the mud dried up; the space has the clear-rayed moon and is wonderful with the stars.  

4.    HEMANTA (WINTER): The numerous fields, full of rich rice-crops, decked with the flocks of female deer and noisy with graceful KRAUNCHA (ANDRIL) birds, excite the mind.

5.     ŚIŚIRA (COOL): In the morning of these days in the Sisira, women are like Goddess of Wealth (Sri Lakshmi Devi) in their house, with their lovely round faces like golden lotus flowers, with their beautiful red lower lips, with their eyes which are reddish in corners, extending up to the sides of the ears, with their locks of hair resting on their shoulders.

6.      VASANTA (SPRING): Oh! My darling! everything, is more beautiful in Spring; the trees put forth the flowers, waters have lotus flowers, ladies are gladdened, the breeze blows fragrant, the evenings are pleasant and the days are delightful.

A GREAT WAY TO DIGITAL DETOX ON SARASVATI POOJA IN A FORMAL WAY- FIND OUT HOW?

 

Navaratri is almost coming to an end, with VijayaDasami is being celebrated tomorrow.  Today being Navami here in South India, it is celebrated as Sarasvati Pooja.  Navami thithi and Moolam Nakshatram are birth date and birth star of Goddess Sarasvati. The Nine days of Navaratri celebrations starts on Dvitiya after Amavasya and ends on Dasami.

On the Sarasvati Pooja Day, books, note-books, slates, pens, pencils, painting brushes and other stationary items all these kept on the feet of Goddess Sarasvati and sincere prayers are offered to her seeking knowledge, power and wealth (Jnaana, Bala & Aisvarya).

There is a point that requires much attention that there will be no reading, no writing, because the pens, pencils are kept at the feet of Goddess Sarasvati and not taken back today. One day officially no reading and writing, the day most joyous to the children.  Music instruments like Veena (lute), flute, violin, mridangam etc are kept on the feet of Goddess Sarasvati by musicians, to seek Her blessings by which they can enhance their skills. Even the musical instruments kept in the Pooja, are not played.

Not only books and instruments but also the machineries at factories and cotton mills are also will be under rest as a customary feature in Tamil Nadu.  The masons also offer their tools and kits in the feet of the Goddess Sarasvati and pray for the best business in the future.

All the vehicles including public transports are decorated well and offered Pooja and prayers for the smooth function of the vehicles.

When all these are done on the Sarasvati Pooja day, why can’t we try to add one more feature?

A day to digital detox too! we can try to keep at rest our gadgets and other electric and electronic appliances at home.  Don’t get shocked and I am not suggesting you to switch off your lights, fans, refrigerators for a whole day. 

·        Try to place your cell phones, lap tops in the Pooja as nowadays these are also involved in our educational system.  Rest it for a day if not for few hours at least.

·        Try to use only one A/C in your home, give rest to the rests.  This will make you all family members stay at one room and adjust with each other.

·        You can use this time for some important/ casual chit-chats as everyone is free without their cell phones.

·        Try to make it a no TV day and enjoy doing some fun activities as a family together.

Like these try to switch off appliances according to your convenient/ or after completing your chores/jobs.  This way we can have a digital detox done up to a certain extent.  This is just a one day in a year.  You people can create occasions for digital detox which in a way will strengthen your family ties/relationships.  You can offer prayers to the Goddess for the best function of all your gadgets and appliances.  Start using all these in a regular way from VijayaDasami.

Tomorrow that is on Dasami thithi which is celebrated as VijayaDasami.  On that day, the things which have kept on the feet of Goddess Sarasvati on Sarasvati Pooja, are taken back and used.

This day is considered auspicious to start any new learning.  Apart from June, schools, coaching centres, institutes all offer VijayaDasami admissions.  Many choose to join on Vijayadasami day for their new classes like art, craft, dance, drama etc.  On this day students take the blessings from their teachers, gurus, achaaryas to be successful in their chosen carrier.  Schools, offices, institutions are all reopened on this day after Navaratri holidays.

Many parents choose VijayaDasami day to give Aksharaabhyaasam(the first day of introducing  a child to the alphabets of a language) to their kid.  So that he/she can read and write well in the future. Many offer Guru Dakshina to their Gurus on this auspicious day.  VijayaDasami day is a day of celebrating victory.  So the concept is that any thing started on this day will be successful/victorious.

 

HAPPY VIJAYADASAMI