Consultancy & Liaising services


CRDI through its network of expert groups provides consultancy support for the establishment and operation of MSME clusters in various territories across the country. This network operates in conjunction with a committee of professionals who are responsible for liaising services with various state and central government agencies. The expert groups offer guidance and support for the preparation and submission of concept notes, white papers and policy representations to the relevant government agencies on behalf of the MSME clusters, manufacturing associations and enabling agencies.
CRDI provides a global connect for technology collaboration, services for conduct of industrial seminars for knowledge migration and support for commercial representation through sponsored events and expositions. CRDI provides a broad spectrum of services to enable the development of strategic partnership programs between MSME clusters and global organisations which seek an operating presence within India.

Loans & Investments


CRDI enables the MSME clusters to connect with organisation which provide support and guidance for angel funding, crowd funding, venture capital and private equity through active avenues such as fund syndicators and business incubators who are active in promoting consolidated services delivered through cluster organisation. Various alternate funding engagements such as block chain modulated credit guarantees offered for industrial clusters would be made available for the members through approved financial institutions and government linked schemes.
Consultants and funding establishments shortlisted and authenticated operate as approved agencies for providing investment consultancy and syndication services for member organisations of CRDI. The regional representatives of CRDI would coordinate the interaction between such approved agencies and the member organisation. CRDI provides facilitation for development organisation to review and select appropriate clusters for the establishment of common facilities aided or subsidised through government programs and schemes.

Mentorship and Training


CRDI offers mentorship for entrepreneurs who are responsible for operating MSME clusters and key service personnel who intend to establish or operate industrial or manufacturing clusters. Guidance will be provided for establishing and operating clusters as per the norms and regulations set out by the Government of India and state agencies in order to obtain optimum benefits. CRDI provides guidance and support services for MSME clusters in maintaining their compliances in order to qualify for government grants and other eligible benefits.
CRDI would assist member organisation in preparing training programs and sponsored activities that enable the clusters to present themselves as approved establishments for fulfillment of qualification criteria where necessary as part of their obligation to apply for grants and endowments. Training programs and seminars sponsored by the respective ministries would be presented to the member clusters and facilitated for participation through the regional representatives of CRDI. The regional representatives of CRDI would also develop Industry-Academia programs to enable the member organisation to maintain leadership in terms of technical capabilities and operating efficiencies through effective and sustained knowledge interface programs.

Redressal & Arbitrations


CRDI offers services for preparation and submission of requests to various government agencies on behalf of MSME clusters for redressal of grievances and provide guidance for representation. A detailed analysis of existing challenges and deficiencies is conducted by the regional representatives of CRDI supported by the expert groups in order to arrive at the suggestions for appropriate remedial measures and recommendations to be submitted to the relevant agencies. Standard follow through procedures and functional support for presentation and explanation of facts on behalf of the MSME clusters has been established in order to facilitate engagement and deliver optimal results for the benefit of member organisation.
CRDI facilitates the engagement of specialist consultants on behalf of its members to guide and support their strategies towards settlement of disputes and arbitrations with government agencies and public institutions where the representation is on behalf of MSME clusters. The regional representatives of CRDI would also present their capabilities to function as arbitrators on behalf of the member organisation to participate in negotiations and represent them for settlement of arbitrations