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Micro-, Small and Medium Enterprises Day (June 27)
Micro-, Small and Medium Enterprises Day (June 27)
Celebrates the role of MSMEs in economic
development, offering opportunities for businesses to showcase their products
and services
I. Knowledge & Awareness
Building (Pre-Event Focus)
1.
"What's an MSME?" Explainer Video
Contest:
o
Steps: Students form teams, research
MSME definitions (micro, small, medium), their significance, and government
schemes. Create short (2-3 min) animated or live-action explainer videos.
Screen best videos on June 27.
2.
MSME Success Story Infographics:
o
Steps: Research local
(Neyyattinkara/Kerala) MSME success stories. Design compelling infographics
highlighting their journey, challenges overcome, and impact. Display them
prominently on June 27.
3.
"MSME Jargon Buster" Glossary:
o
Steps: Compile a comprehensive glossary
of terms related to MSMEs (e.g., Udyam Registration, GeM, venture capital,
incubators, etc.) with simple explanations. Distribute as a handout or digital
resource.
4.
Policy & Schemes Research Presentation:
o
Steps: Students research various
government policies and schemes supporting MSMEs in India (e.g., MUDRA, Startup
India, Make in India). Prepare and present findings in a concise manner on June
27.
5.
"Quiz on MSMEs":
o
Steps: Develop a multi-round quiz
covering MSME facts, figures, success stories, and policies. Conduct it on June
27 with prizes for winners.
6.
"Entrepreneurship 101" Workshop Series:
o
Steps: Invite local entrepreneurs or
faculty members to deliver short workshops (pre-June 27) on topics like
"Idea Generation," "Business Plan Basics," "Funding
Options for Startups."
7.
MSME Economic Impact Study (Local Focus):
o
Steps: Students research the
contribution of MSMEs to the local economy of Neyyattinkara or Trivandrum
district. Present findings through a report or presentation.
II. Creative & Experiential
Learning
8.
"MSME Pitch Competition":
o
Steps: Students develop a hypothetical
MSME idea, create a mini business plan, and pitch it to a panel of judges
(local entrepreneurs/faculty). Emphasize innovation and sustainability.
9.
"Product Innovation Challenge" (Mini-MSME
Prototype):
o
Steps: Teams identify a local need,
brainstorm a product/service solution, and create a basic prototype or mock-up.
Present their "innovation" with a small marketing strategy.
10. "Sustainable
MSME Design Challenge":
o
Steps: Focus on how MSMEs can adopt
sustainable practices. Students design an eco-friendly product, packaging, or
business model.
11. "Brand
Storytelling for MSMEs" Workshop:
o
Steps: Learn the art of compelling
storytelling. Students practice writing brand stories for various hypothetical
or real local MSMEs.
12. "Digital
Marketing for MSMEs" Hands-on Session:
o
Steps: Conduct a workshop on practical
digital marketing tools (social media, basic SEO, local listings) relevant for
small businesses. Students can create sample campaigns.
13. "Packaging
Redesign Contest" for Local Products:
o
Steps: Students select a local MSME
product (e.g., a traditional snack, handicraft) and redesign its packaging to
be more attractive and functional.
14. "MSME
Logo & Branding Challenge":
o
Steps: Students design new logos and
branding guidelines for hypothetical or existing local MSMEs that could benefit
from a refresh.
15. "Customer
Experience Mapping" for an MSME:
o
Steps: Students choose a local MSME
(e.g., a small restaurant, boutique) and map out their customer journey,
identifying pain points and proposing improvements.
III. Community Engagement &
Showcase
16. "Local
MSME Fair/Exhibition":
o
Steps: Invite 5-10 local MSMEs (e.g.,
handicraft makers, food businesses, service providers) to set up stalls in the
college/school premises. Students manage logistics and help with promotion.
17. "Spotlight
on Local MSMEs" Interview Series:
o
Steps: Students interview local MSME
owners about their entrepreneurial journey, challenges, and advice. Compile
these into short video clips or written features for a display.
18. "MSME
Mentorship Mixer":
o
Steps: Facilitate an informal
networking event where students can interact with local MSME owners and gain
insights.
19. "Buy
Local MSME Product Day":
o
Steps: Encourage students, faculty, and
staff to consciously purchase products or services from local MSMEs on June 27.
Promote specific local businesses beforehand.
20. "Social
Media Takeover for an MSME":
o
Steps: Partner with a local MSME and
have students manage their social media for a day (under supervision) to
promote their products/services.
21. "MSME
Problem-Solving Clinic":
o
Steps: Invite local MSMEs to present a
business challenge they are facing. Students, in teams, brainstorm potential
solutions and present them.
22. "Neyyattinkara
MSME Directory/Map":
o
Steps: Create a digital or print
directory/map of local MSMEs, categorizing them by industry and providing
contact details.
23. "Student-Led
MSME Market Research":
o
Steps: Conduct a small-scale market
research project for a local MSME, gathering consumer feedback or analyzing
market trends.
24. "MSME
Service Day":
o
Steps: Students volunteer their time to
assist local MSMEs with tasks like social media updates, basic accounting, or
organizing inventory.
25. "Art
Installation/Mural Celebrating MSMEs":
o
Steps: Design and create an art
installation or mural on campus that visually represents the vibrancy and
importance of local MSMEs.
IV. Digital & Virtual
Initiatives
26. "Virtual
MSME Tour":
o
Steps: Create short video tours of
local MSMEs, showcasing their operations, products, and the people behind them.
Share on social media.
27. "MSME
Day Hashtag Campaign":
o
Steps: Brainstorm and promote a unique
hashtag for MSME Day (e.g., #NeyyattinkaraMSMEDay, #KeralaMSMEPower) and
encourage online sharing of success stories.
28. "Webinar
with an MSME Expert":
o
Steps: Organize an online webinar with
an expert on MSME development, funding, or digital transformation.
29. "Online
Showcase of Student MSME Concepts":
o
Steps: Create a dedicated webpage or
social media album to display the business ideas, prototypes, and branding
concepts developed by students.
30. "Podcast
Series: Voices of Local Entrepreneurs":
o
Steps: Students interview local
entrepreneurs and create a series of short podcasts, sharing their insights and
experiences.
31. "MSME
Day Virtual Backgrounds":
o
Steps: Design creative virtual
backgrounds related to MSMEs for online meetings and classes.
32. "Interactive
MSME Infographic/Webpage":
o
Steps: Design an interactive
infographic or a simple webpage providing key statistics and facts about MSMEs
in India and Kerala.
33. "Online
Poll/Survey: Public Perception of MSMEs":
o
Steps: Conduct an online poll to gauge
public awareness and perception of local MSMEs and their challenges.
34. "Social
Media Challenge: 'My Favorite Local MSME'":
o
Steps: Encourage students and faculty
to post about their favorite local MSME on social media, explaining why they
support them.
35. "TikTok/Reels
Challenge: 'Day in the Life of an MSME'":
o
Steps: Create short, engaging videos
showcasing a typical day at a local MSME, highlighting their hard work and
dedication.
V. Fun & Engaging Activities
36. "MSME
Themed Treasure Hunt/Scavenger Hunt":
o
Steps: Design clues related to MSME
facts, success stories, or local businesses, leading participants to various
points on campus.
37. "Role-Playing:
'The Entrepreneur's Journey'":
o
Steps: Students role-play different
stages of an entrepreneur's journey, from idea generation to scaling up.
38. "Business
Simulation Game":
o
Steps: Utilize an existing online
business simulation game or create a simple one to give students a taste of
running a small business.
39. "MSME
Art/Photography Competition":
o
Steps: Encourage students to submit
artwork or photographs that represent the spirit of MSMEs and entrepreneurship.
40. "Design
a 'Future MSME'":
o
Steps: Students imagine and design an
MSME that addresses future challenges or leverages emerging technologies.
41. "MSME-Themed
escape room":
o
Steps: Design an escape room with
puzzles and challenges related to business concepts, market analysis, or supply
chain.
42. "Build
a 'Sustainable Business Model' Lego Challenge":
o
Steps: Using Lego bricks, teams build a
physical representation of a sustainable business model for an MSME.
43. "MSME
Day Flash Mob (Themed Dance)":
o
Steps: Choreograph a short, energetic
dance performance with a theme celebrating hard work, innovation, and local
growth.
44. "Cooking/Food
Innovation Challenge (with local produce)":
o
Steps: Students use locally sourced ingredients
to create an innovative food product, marketing it as an MSME venture.
45. "Storytelling
Circle: 'My Entrepreneurial Dream'":
o
Steps: Students share their own
aspirations and ideas for future businesses in a supportive environment.
VI. Collaborative & Outreach
Activities
46. "Joint
Event with Local Chamber of Commerce/Industry Association":
o
Steps: Collaborate with a local
business body in Neyyattinkara to co-host an event or invite their
representatives to speak.
47. "School
Outreach Program: 'Young Entrepreneurs' Workshop'":
o
Steps: Commerce students visit local
schools to conduct mini-workshops on entrepreneurship for younger students.
48. "MSME
Day Blood Donation Camp (Collaborative Social Cause)":
o
Steps: Organize a blood donation camp
in collaboration with local MSMEs, highlighting their commitment to social
responsibility.
49. "MSME
Research Paper/Case Study Contest":
o
Steps: Encourage students to write
research papers or case studies on specific MSMEs, analyzing their strategies
and impact.
50. "Create
a 'Thank You' Video for Local MSMEs":
o
Steps: Students create a heartfelt
video expressing gratitude to local MSMEs for their contributions to the
community and economy.
51. "Partnership
with a Local NGO supporting MSMEs":
o
Steps: Identify a local NGO that works
with MSMEs (e.g., providing training, microfinance) and offer to volunteer or
support their initiatives on MSME Day.
