ENA Sectors 2018-04-13 08:13:14 <p><strong>New Delhi, Apr 13 (KNN)</strong> Informing about the initiatives taken to boost the MSMEs in the crucial defence sector, a delegation from the Federation of Indian Micro and Small &amp; Medium Enterprises (FISME) apprised the Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar about the latest developments during the DefExpo 2018.</p> <p>Talking to KNN, Pushpak Prakash, Chairman MSME Defence Supplier Group of FISME said that a meeting was held with Ajay Kumar, Secretary, Department of Defence, along the sidelines of the ongoing expo in Chennai.</p> <p>The Secretary was informed about the initiatives undertaken by FISME and the events organised to support MSMEs in defence production.</p> <p> We also informed him about the dedicated wing at FISME for defence suppliers. Responding to this the Secretary appreciated the efforts of FISME .</p> <p>Prakash informed that the Secretary has agreed to support FISME's defence supplier group by helping MSMEs to get into their data bank.</p> <p>The Secretary also hinted at supporting FISME's bid for international cooperation in the sector with Czech Republic.</p> <p>Prakash also spoke about the disappointment of the MSMEs with the government not considering them for transfer of technology.</p> <p>He said that the MSMEs were expecting a good number of MoUs with the Defence Ministry for transfer of technology.</p> 19570 http://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/fisme-seeks-support-from-defence-secretary-for-fair-share-for-msmes-in-defence-production 2018-04-13 08:13:14 knnindia.co.in