Call centre ‘Udyami Helpline’, has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, opening scope for entrepreneurs to find information on Business opportunities and loan facilities available to them. SMEs shall be the main beneficiary as now they will find guidance and support for solving their inherent problems.

During the occasion, Dr. Singh said, “The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) call centre will satisfy the need of a single point facility providing a wide range of information and accessibility of banks to such units. This initiative would help in expanding the outreach of support provided under the various schemes and programs of the government.”

Toll free number for ‘Udyami Helpline’ is 1800-180-6763 and the working hours of this Helpline shall be 6 am to 10 pm. Here, SMEs can find all required information and guidance on availing bank loans, setting up new units, project profiles and knowledge about other MSME schemes.

First generation entrepreneurs faced a lot of problems in finding credit, technology and even in marketing. But now the SME problems will be solved and they can even lodge complaints with Central and State Government agencies. The call centre facility is made available in both English and Hindi languages.