NITI Aayog releases report on “Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector through Convergence of Schemes”

• NITI Aayog report (15 Jan 2026) proposing a strategy of "cautious convergence" of overlapping MSME schemes to reduce duplication and strengthen outreach.
• Centrepiece recommendation: an AI-powered Centralized Digital Portal integrating MSME schemes, compliance, finance and market intelligence.
• UPSC relevance: Govt schemes (GS-II), Indian economy & inclusive growth via MSMEs (GS-III), institutional reform (NITI Aayog).