Maharastra government partners Autodesk to digitally empower MSMEs

Mumbai: Autodesk, a 3D design technology company, announced that it will provide advanced design technology to - local MSMEs from the manufacturing sector as per a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra.

Beginning  May 5, Autodesk’s cloud-based software tool for Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Fusion 360, will be made available for free  to MSMEs registered with the Department of Industries, Government of Maharashtra, and with annual turnover less than INR one crore.

Additionally for MSMEs in Maharashtra with annual turnover over INR One crore) it will be available at a price of Rs 1999 (plus taxes) with a two years validity, through the Mahaonline portal of the Maharashtra Govt.

This initiative was agreed upon between Autodesk and the Government of Maharashtra during the Make in India week in February earlier this year.

The Government of Maharashtra announced its intention to introduce a dedicated industrial policy for MSMEs, providing necessary incentives and facilities for setting up their businesses in the state.

The MSME sector is a major focus area for the government as it is also the largest employment generating sector in the state. Initiatives such as this, would help MSMEs in the state to become internationally competitive with easy access and availability of proven technology and tools and give a boost to Chief Minister’s Make in Maharashtra efforts.

Commenting on the initiative, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis said, “Our Prime Minister’s vision for Make in India, Skill India, Digital India, Start Up India gets a boost with our partnership with Autodesk to offer Fusion 360 to MSMEs. This will enable our MSMEs to uniquely design and manufacture their products as per international standards. This partnership of Government of Maharashtra and Autodesk will create a potential for Maharashtra MSMEs to become globally competitive and locally productive.”

Autodesk also launched the customer showcase portal which will help promote the work of MSMEs who derive greater business success by using Fusion 360.

Further, the company will help the MSMEs to showcase their work at national and international platforms. Autodesk would also be training around 8000 franchisees in the state on the optimum usage of Fusion 360 design platform.

Autodesk would also be training around 8000 franchisees in the state on the optimum usage of Fusion 360 design platform.