Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME) evolved into a large national Federation of geographical and sectoral associations of MSMEs in 1995 following India's embarking upon liberalization in 1991 and India's accession to WTO in 1995. Till then it used to be known as National Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs which was established in 1967. FISME works in three thematic areas: Market access (including domestic public procurement and bilateral/ multilateral trade issues such FTAs and WTO), Advocacy for reforms for ease of doing business for MSMEs and execution of MSME development projects assisted by Gol and multilateral agencies.
Background
Established in 1967 as N.A.Y.E (National Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs), rechristened as FISME in 1995
Network of MSME associations: 743 both geographical and sectoral
Politically neutral, democratically run by Central Executive Committee elected every year which elects President
Professionally run with full time SG & 40 member staff in HQ Delhi & offices in Bangalore & Hyderabad.
Vision: To make India among top-10 entrepreneur friendly nations
Mission: Survival & Growth of MSMEs
Thematic Focus Areas
Market access
Research based advocacy for reforms
Implementation of MSME development projects funded by bilateral/ multilateral agencies Current focus areas
