Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Centre Approves 2 MSME Extension Centres for AP
The central government has approved the creation of two new MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) extension centres in Andhra Pradesh, located in Anantapur and Vizianagaram.
These centres aim to support new entrepreneurs by providing technology assistance, training, and other services.
The initiative is part of the government's 'One Family – One Entrepreneur' program, which encourages starting new businesses in both urban and rural areas.
The centres will help local businesses improve their skills and compete globally, aligning with the vision of 'Swarna Andhra @2047'.
They will be mentored by the MSME Technology Centre in Visakhapatnam and will offer advanced training and access to modern machinery.
Centre approves two new MSME extension centres in Anantapur and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
Approval granted on December 16 by the Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
Centres to provide technology assistance, skilling, incubation, and consultancy services.
Initiative aligns with the 'One Family – One Entrepreneur' program and 'Swarna Andhra @2047' vision.
Centres to be mentored by the MSME Technology Centre, Visakhapatnam, and offer advanced training and machinery access.
- Who
- Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
- What
- Approval of two new MSME extension centres in Andhra Pradesh
- When
- December 16
- Where
- Anantapur and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To strengthen the state's MSME ecosystem and generate employment
- Location
- Anantapur and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
- Approval Date
- December 16
- Ministry
- Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
- Programme
- One Family – One Entrepreneur
- Services
- Technology assistance, skilling, incubation, consultancy
- Mentorship
- MSME Technology Centre, Visakhapatnam
- Nodal Agency
- IRCON International
