शिमला में ‘HIM MSME FEST 2026’ का आगाज़: मुख्यमंत्री करेंगे भव्य उद्घाटन

The Department of Industries is going to organize HIM MSME FEST 2026 from
3rd – 5th January 2026 at Shimla with an objective of providing platform to
MSMEs for having access to e-commerce companies on one hand and showcasing
of locally manufactured traditional products on the other.
The fest also aims to provide a vibrant platform for aspiring/existing entrepreneurs
and Start-Ups from Himachal Pradesh to exhibit their products, interact with
buyers, investors, and MSME ecosystem partners, and explore new collaborations
for business growth.

This is a priority initiative of the Hon’ble Chief Minister to promote inclusive
industrial development in the State through focused efforts on investment
facilitation, women entrepreneurship and enterprise promotion. The fest will be
graced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh as the Chief Guest,
along with the Hon’ble Industries Minister, senior representatives from
Government of India (MoMSME, NITI Aayog, DPIIT) and other dignitaries from
both the State and Central Governments.
The FEST on 03rd January 2026 will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister
in the presence of Hon’ble Industries Minister and other dignitaries. The ceremony
will also feature the Startup Awards & Recognition Ceremony, followed by a
cultural evening providing a platform to artists from across the State to showcase
Himachal Pradesh’s rich cultural heritage.
One of the major attractions of the first day will be the showcase of handmade
shawls representing the traditional crafts and weaving heritage of different
districts. Additionally, factory outlets and exhibition stalls featuring unique
products from across Himachal Pradesh will be set up for the entire duration of the
three-day fest.

The Hon’ble Industries Minister apprised that in order to accelerate the tempo of
Industrialization in the State, the Department has identified some focused potential
sectors such as Green Mobility, Defense, Pharma, Dairy, Food Processing, AI &
Electronic Chip, Data Center and other sunrise sectors. Captains of leading
industrial sectors are being invited for discussion and deliberations vis-a -vis
tracking fresh industrial investment in Himachal. Besides, Hon’ble Minister also
shared that discussion with the captains of the industries will also be held in the
context of upcoming new industrial policy.

The Director of Industries also informed that thematic knowledge exchange
sessions and networking deliberations will be organized around key themes such as
startup promotion, women entrepreneurship, buyer-seller meet focusing on One
District One Product (ODOP) initiative and forging linkages with e-commerce
platforms such as Walmart, Amazon, GI Tagged and ONDC etc. A delegation
from the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry is also expected to
participate in CEO interaction.

A meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Sh. R.D. Nazeem (IAS) Addl.
Chief Secretary (Industries) and Dr. Yunus (IAS), Director Industries, Sh. Tilak
Raj Sharma, Addl. Director Industries, Ms. Deepika Khatri, Joint Director, Sh.
Anil Thakur, Joint Director were also present in the meeting to work out the clear
cut roadmap. Regular meetings and on ground efforts are being undertaken for
successful conduct of the fest.
The said event is being organized in consultation with Ernst and Young, CII and
BRICS Chamber of Commerce.