MSME Ministry reviews CPSE procurement from SC/ST enterprises
In short
The MSME Ministry reviewed how CPSEs are buying from SC/ST enterprises to meet the required target. Thirty public sector undertakings took part, including BHEL, BEL, NTPC, the Airports Authority of India, BEML and Coal India.
What the reporting says
The MSME Ministry reviewed procurement by CPSEs from SC/ST enterprises to meet the mandated target. The consultations were attended by 30 public sector undertakings, including BHEL, BEL, NTPC, Airports Authority of India, BEML and Coal India. The meeting centered on compliance with procurement goals for enterprises run by Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs.
Why it matters
The MSME Ministry reviewed CPSE procurement from SC/ST enterprises in consultations attended by 30 public sector undertakings, including BHEL, BEL, NTPC, Airports Authority of India, BEML and Coal India. The discussion focused on meeting the mandated procurement target. This matters for SC/ST entrepreneurs and government-owned buyers because procurement compliance can shape business access across large public sector firms.