Shreekant Patil leads MACCIA Udyogyatra 2025, empowering MSMEs, startups, and women entrepreneurs across Maharashtra
Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (MACCIA) launchedΒ Udyogyatra 2025Β with the aim of creating a robust ecosystem for startups, MSMEs, vyapari, and women entrepreneurs across the state, under the visionary guidance of President Hon. Shri Lalit Gandhi. The initiative seeks to empower local businesses and strengthen the economic fabric of Maharashtra.
A key figure in the success ofΒ MACCIAΒ Udyogyatra 2025,Β CE Shreekant Patil, MACCIA Committee Chairman for Startup and Cluster Development, along with his esteemed team members β Mr. Dilip Salvekar, MACCIA Advisor, and Mr. Avinash Pathak, Secretary of North Maharashtra β have been at the forefront of this initiative. Patilβs leadership and expertise have been instrumental in guiding over 500 entrepreneurs during the eventβs journey.
The Yatra commenced on 30th January 2025, starting from Nashik, with the first event held at MACCIAβs Pune office. The event saw the participation of 50+ MSMEs, with a focus on government schemes and the Startup India ecosystem. Notable guests, including Mr. Dheeraj Kumar, who shared insights on digital transformation, also contributed to the eventβs success. The gathering was attended by key figures like Mr. Dilip Gupta, Vice President of MACCIA Pune, and Mr. Anand Mittal, Chairman of the Pune Branch.
Later that same day, the second event took place in collaboration with the Kolhapur Engineering Association (KEA) at their hall. More than 40 entrepreneurs, MSMEs, and women entrepreneurs from the Kolhapur region attended, engaging in enlightening discussions with keynote speaker CE Shreekant Patil. The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session where Patil addressed a range of entrepreneurial queries, further demonstrating his commitment to guiding the next generation of business leaders.
On 31st January, Udyogyatra 2025 continued its journey to Vaibhavwadi, where it participated in theΒ Sindhudurg District Vyapari Mahasangh Melava. In a significant address to over 1000 MSMEs, vyapari, and women entrepreneurs, Shreekant Patil shared his valuable insights on the startup ecosystem and various government subsidy schemes, including PMEGP, CMEGP, PMFME, CGTMSE, and NSIC. His guidance aimed to help MSMEs in the Konkan region either start new ventures or scale existing businesses using these government resources to contribute to the vision of βViksit Bharat by 2047.β
The event was graced byΒ Shri Nitesh Rane, Cabinet minister in Government of Maharastra and a member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly for the Kankavli vidhansabha constituency,Β CE Shreekant PatilΒ and the MACCIA team were honored at the event by prominent figures such as Mr. Prasad Parkar, President of Sindhudurg District Vyapari Mahasangh, Mr. Tejas Ambekar, President of Vaibhavwadi, and Mr. Sanjay Sawant, Program Chairman, among others.
In a continued effort to support the local economy, MACCIA committed to conducting monthly workshops for MSMEs from Sindhudurg and surrounding regions, offering hands-on support and resources to foster a stronger business ecosystem. Looking ahead, MACCIA has plans to visit various regions across Maharashtra, bringing together leaders, experts, and keynote speakers to share their knowledge and experience with students, MSMEs, and vyapari in the months to come.
This ambitious initiative not only seeks to empower entrepreneurs but also strives to shape a more dynamic, innovative, and Atmanirbhar Maharashtra.
About CE Shreekant Patil β
CE Shreekant Patil is founder at PARENTNashik, (100 % Export to Europe). He is Committee chairman at NIMA Startup Hub, Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Vice President at IBSEA, GFID & MSMECCII, Advisor at United Marathi International Chamber, Β GIBF, Founder member at FOEII University, Delhi, Chartered Engineer with DGFT, Valuer, with 30 years of industrial experience now Mentor at Govt of India Initiatives: MAARG, BHASKAR, Startup India, WEP, STPI, BIRAC, AYE, MeitY Startup Hub, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, Certified LEAN, ZED, Consultant, Euro Exim Bank, AfDB, Asian Development Bank, SIDBI, United Nations, European Commissions, Registered (Govt of India) Trainer, Assessor at NSDC (Skill India), PoP at UGC, Volunteer Startup Mentor at AICTE β Vidyanjali Programme, Independent Director, Niryat Bandhu, Udyami Mitra at Khadi India, Associated with EEPC, SEPC, APEDA, Council member at International Trade Council β Business for innovation & technology, member, reviewer, mentor at Asian Council of Science Editors, IFERP, Global Harmonization Initiative, Cluster collaboration- European Union, mentor at MentorMe program of European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), Sustainability Ambassador for UNSDG β SPSC- UK.
About MACCIA –
Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (MACCIA) provides a platform for policy directions to Government of Maharashtra on various issues related to trade, commerce, industry & agriculture for economic development. MACCIA was established in the year 1927 by the great visionary Industrialist Late Seth Walchand Hirachand with the mission to unite & organize the business class emerging in the pre-independent India. With more than 3500 direct Members, comprising of industries, traders, agriculturist & professionals, MACCIA is the only Chamber in Maharashtra, which has deep-roots in all districts and Talukas of Maharashtra.
In addition, over 800 local Trade & Industry associations with a collective membership of over 700,000 business organizations from all over the State are affiliated to the Chamber and thus it virtually functions as the Apex Chamber of the state.
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