Shree Cement and DPIIT collabs to empower manufacturing growth

Shree Cement Limited and DPIIT’s engagement will empower startups, inventors, and entrepreneurs in India by providing critical infrastructure, mentorship, and funding, establishing a competitive and self-sufficient manufacturing environment.

Shree Cement Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), part of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to empower and promote industrial incubation. The MoU is intended to develop and promote India’s manufacturing ecosystem by supporting product start-ups, inventors, and entrepreneurs.

The signing event was attended by Neeraj Akhoury, Managing Director of Shree Cement, Sumeet Jarangal, Director of DPIIT, and Sanjiv Singh, Joint Secretary of DPIIT from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and represents an important step towards boosting India’s manufacturing environment.

Shree Cement hopes to promote product entrepreneurs through this cooperation by providing infrastructure, coaching, finance access, and market connections, guiding them from prototype creation to potential global expansion.

Commenting on the partnership, Neeraj Akhoury, Managing Director of Shree Cement Ltd., says, “Our partnership with DPIIT reinforces our commitment to fostering innovation in the manufacturing sector. We believe this partnership will play an important role in promoting self-reliance through domestic manufacturing and import substitution. By empowering start-ups, we aim to create a stronger, more competitive ecosystem that drives economic growth and progress in India.”

Sumeet Jarangal, Director, DPIIT adds, “This partnership between Shree Cement and DPIIT will lay the foundation for a brighter future for early-stage manufacturing startups and is a strong step in making India a manufacturing hub in the Cement sector. We look forward to working with Shree Cement in the coming years”

The Memorandum of Understanding demonstrates a shared goal: to promote manufacturing through private-sector engagement. The private sector plays an important role in aiding startups by providing critical capital, modern infrastructure, R&D facilities, and personalised guidance—all of which promote innovation and competitiveness in India’s manufacturing sector.

This collaboration complements DPIIT’s continuing efforts to create a vibrant early-stage ecosystem for manufacturing entrepreneurs. By collaborating closely with corporations, incubators, and industry leaders, DPIIT and Shree Cement are setting the road for a future in which Indian entrepreneurs may lead the world in innovation and sustainable practices.

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