MSMEs contribute to over 40% to the indian export basket. ease in the foreign exchange management act, 1999 can help them work swiftly with global partners, contribute to global trade and push market demand. the government needs to continue with the atmanirbhar sentiment in budget 2021 to bolster the confidence of msmes. i hope the government ensures more credit flow to msmes in the upcoming budget.
M.K. Padma Kumar is involved in developing strategies and managing operations for the IPE Global Group.
He has over 25 years of experience in the development sector, working in civil society organisations and international development agencies like DANIDA and DFID. As the Head of State Partnerships at the DFID India, he was responsible for developing partnerships, programme design, management and strategic oversight of all programmes implemented in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. He has managed various development programmes. His expertise lies in driving operational, financial and programmatic transformations. Before DFID, he was associated with Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Help Age and World Wildlife Fund.
He holds a Master’s degree in Business Management with specialisation in Human Resource Management and Finance. He is extensively trained in Project Cycle Management, Grant Management, Performance Management, Leadership Skills and Change Management.
