EESL Unveils Action Plan for MSME Sustainability in Andhra Pradesh
EESL rolls out roadmap for sustainable MSME growth in Andhra Pradesh
The Hindu
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Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has launched a comprehensive action plan to enhance the sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Andhra Pradesh. The initiative aims to improve energy and water efficiency, reduce operational costs, and create green jobs, with support from the state government.
- 01EESL's action plan focuses on implementing advanced energy and water efficiency technologies in Andhra Pradesh's MSME sector.
- 02The initiative aims to reduce operational costs, enhance productivity, and create green employment opportunities.
- 03Akhilesh Kumar Dixit, CEO of EESL, collaborated with the A.P. MSME Development Corporation to finalize the roadmap.
- 04The program includes capacity-building workshops, cluster mapping, and diagnostic studies in 15 industrial clusters.
- 05Investment-grade energy audits for 452 MSMEs and water audits for 300 MSMEs will be conducted as part of the initiative.
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Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a public sector organization under the Union Ministry of Power, has developed a detailed action plan aimed at fostering sustainable growth within the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector in Andhra Pradesh. This initiative, approved by EESL Chief Executive Officer Akhilesh Kumar Dixit in collaboration with the A.P. MSME Development Corporation, seeks to implement advanced energy and water efficiency technologies. The comprehensive roadmap is designed to bolster the long-term economic sustainability of MSMEs, leading to reduced operational and maintenance costs, increased productivity, and enhanced competitiveness. Furthermore, it aims to create significant green employment opportunities while promoting efficient resource utilization. EESL expressed appreciation to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for supporting the initiative during the A.P. MSME Growth Summit 2026 in Vijayawada. Key components of the program include capacity-building workshops across industrial clusters, diagnostic studies in 15 clusters, and energy and water audits for hundreds of MSMEs, facilitating the adoption of innovative technologies.
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The initiative is expected to significantly reduce operational costs for MSMEs, thereby enhancing their competitiveness and sustainability.
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