President’s Column
Gautam Ray
President, FOSMI
President’s Message
It gives me immense pleasure and a deep sense of responsibility to assume the office of President of the Federation of Small & Medium Industries, West Bengal (FOSMI).
FOSMI has, for over six decades, remained a strong and credible platform representing the interests of small and medium industries of West Bengal. I am honoured to carry forward this rich legacy and the valuable work undertaken by our past Presidents, office-bearers and members.
The MSME sector is at an important juncture. Rapid technological advancement, digital transformation, changing global supply chains, access to finance, skilled manpower, market expansion and the growing importance of exports are creating both new opportunities and challenges for our enterprises.
Our collective endeavour must be to ensure that West Bengal’s MSMEs are equipped to meet these challenges and take advantage of emerging opportunities.During my tenure, I look forward to strengthening FOSMI’s engagement with the Government, financial institutions, industry bodies and other stakeholders, while giving greater emphasis to technology adoption, innovation, skill development, market access, exports and ease of doing business.
I firmly believe that the strength of FOSMI lies in its members. We shall strive to make the Federation an even more effective platform for communication, representation, problem-solving and collaboration, ensuring that the concerns and aspirations of our members receive appropriate attention at every level.
I invite all members to work together with unity, commitment and a shared vision for the growth of industry and employment in West Bengal.
With collective effort and mutual cooperation, I am confident that FOSMI will continue to grow stronger and contribute meaningfully to the development of the MSME sector and the economic progress of West Bengal.
