<h1>Public-private program to boost MSME competitiveness via standards, digital tools, learning, cluster development, and large-firm handholding</h1> Government and industry stakeholders announced a public-private initiative to strengthen MSME competitiveness through quality standards, digital tools, experiential learning, cluster development, and handholding by large firms; the finance minister urged ongoing industry-government dialogue to identify required reforms and unlock investment. The initiative includes institutional targets, MOUs in negotiation, planned academy infrastructure, rollout of standard operating procedures (DWM, DDM, SCM), assessments for quality awards, and industry-academia collaborations. Legal considerations include obligations under forthcoming MOUs, compliance with quality and safety standards, data and IP rights from co-developed digital tools and case studies, and potential regulatory or incentive changes sought by industry.