Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Govt allocates ₹200 cr for 9 new tech centres
The Indian government has set up nine new technology centres to help small and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs) learn new skills.
They have given ₹200 crore for these centres, which will teach things like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
There are already 18 such centres that have trained over 3.28 lakh people in 2024–25.
These centres will help MSMEs by giving them access to advanced technologies and training their workers.
The government wants to create a better environment for these businesses to grow and succeed.
Government established 9 new technology centres under TCSP to support MSMEs.
₹200 crore allocated for their establishment and operation in 2025–26.
Existing 18 technology centres trained over 3.28 lakh trainees in 2024–25.
Centres offer specialised skill development in AI, robotics, and IoT.
Aims to support MSMEs through advanced manufacturing technologies and technical advisory.
- Who
- Government of India, Minister of State for MSME Shobha Karandlaje
- What
- Established 9 new technology centres under TCSP
- When
- Financial year 2025–26
- Where
- India
- Why
- To provide technical and skill development support for MSMEs
- Funding Allocated
- ₹200 crore
- Financial Year
- 2025–26
- Existing Technology Centres
- 18
- Trainees in 2024–25
- 3.28 lakh
- Advanced Technologies
- AI, robotics, IoT
- Programme Name
- Technology Centre Systems Programme (TCSP)
- Minister of State for MSME
- Shobha Karandlaje