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Foundation in Media

The Foundation strives to disseminate its knowledge base through articles in the media and journals; published books, policy papers and handbooks. The documents intend to highlight the role of cluster based approach to augment holistic and inclusive development. It is an effective route to initiate dialogue, influence policy and create a positive influence among the implementers. All articles listed here are authored by Dr. Tamal Sarkar, Project Director, Foundation for MSME Clusters.

Article 1: The 'middle man' is not always a rent-seeker
Article 2: Art-hi-shan: recreate the creator
Article 3: For business-led inclusive growth
Article 4: Technology of developing clusters: the Indian experience
Article 5: Rethinking the telecom policy
Article 6: Need to restructure corporate tax
Article 7: A mixed model for clusters
Article 8: The making of South Korea
Article 9: Creating 'Made in India'

In addition, following is a list of books which contain articles by Mr Mukesh Gulati, Executive Director, Foundation for MSME Clusters. 
  • Structure and promotion of Small Scale Industries in India; Co-authored for National   Council of Applied Economic Research, December 1993.
  • Restructuring and Modernisation of SME clusters in India, a report, pub. United Nations Industrial Development of India, Vienna, 1997.
  • Small & Medium Enterprises; a chapter in the book, by All India Management Association, Excel Books, 1998.
  • Developing the Small Scale Industry in India – Need for a broader Vision;
  • Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Contemporary Studies, Technical Paper, 1999.
  • Economic Reforms for Poor, a chapter in the book published by Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Contemporary Studies, Pub. Konark Books, N. Delhi, 2000.
  • Cluster Development and Promotion of BDS, co-authored, Technical Paper, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, Vienna, 2000.
  • Technology for Small Scale Industry in India, authored a chapter in the Pub. Tata McGraw Hill Book, 2001.
  • Getting to know clusters – Frequently asked questions, co-authored a publication by Foundation for MSME Clusters, 2006.
  • Cluster Development in India, The White Book, co-authored a publication by Foundation for MSME Clusters, 2006.
  • Rural Microfinance and Microenterprise: Informal Revolution, chapter on Clustering for progress; road travelled and the way ahead.
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