Kochi: The department of industries and commerce of the state in association with Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Kerala Chapter, launched a state-level micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) helpdesk in Kochi on Saturday.
Minister for law, industries and coir P Rajeeve inaugurated the centre. He said the government would ensure stability and sustainability of enterprises by offering people exclusive financial services through the helpdesk.
Service of the helpdesk will be available on the first Saturday of every month between 11am and 1pm from September 2.
Director of industries and commerce S Harikishore said the helpdesk would facilitate services of experts in finance, tax and audit to MSME, besides updating entrepreneurs with information and providing expertize to develop their ideas into full-scale ventures.
“Entrepreneurs will get services and advice on topics, including taxation and availing loans. A special officer from DIC will be deployed at the helpdesk to brief them about government subsidies and other facilitations,” Harikishore said.
Apart from a DIC official, the helpdesk will have the presence of a chartered accountant from ICAI Chapter.
