Foundation For MSME Clusters

Mr. Mukesh Gulati, Executive Director, Foundation for MSME Clusters, participated in “Save the Earth Conclave 2026” held on 22 April 2026 at Constitution Club of India, organised by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture.

The conclave focused on climate-smart agriculture, sustainable crop systems, carbon management, biomass utilisation, and green industrial applications. Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, attended as the Chief Guest and highlighted sustainable solutions as drivers of business growth and economic progress. Shri Pasha Patel Ji, Chairman of the Maharashtra State Agricultural Price Commission, Govt. of Maharashtra, spearheaded the conclave.

Mr. Gulati moderated the panel discussions on partnerships, policy, finance, and innovation, generating valuable ideas for a greener and sustainable future.

FMC conducted an awareness session on Green Financing Schemes under the EU 'Green Threads' project for the members of the Young Entrepreneurs Society (Exporters and MSMEs)

Read more here: https://switch-asia.eu/news/accelerating-circularity-in-indias-textile-sector-green-finance-takes-centre-stage-in-panipat/

A Green Financing Workshop in Panipat, India under the EU SWITCH-Asia Programme Green Threads Project, brought together MSMEs, policymakers, and financial institutions to strengthen access to green finance and prepare for emerging EU sustainability regulations.

Finance, policy, and compliance must move together 👉 https://switch-asia.eu/news/accelerating-circularity-in-indias-textile-sector-green-finance-takes-centre-stage-in-panipat/
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- MSMEs are actively seeking green financing solutions to upgrade technologies and improve energy efficiency
🔰 Tools like Digital Product Passports (DPP) are becoming key for traceability and market access
🇪🇺 Alignment with EU regulations (ESPR, EPR, WSR) is no longer a future requirement but a present priority
📊 State-level incentives and financial instruments are critical enablers of this transition

As global standards tighten, circular economy is no longer just environmental, it is about competitiveness and market access.

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