Manoj Lal, is currently the Managing Director of the Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India ltd
( A Government of India Enterprise under Ministry of Textiles)(www.thecottage.in). Earlier in his esteemed leadership role at the National Small Industries Corporation Ltd, a prominent Mini-Ratna Public Sector Enterprise under the auspices of the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, has been at the forefront of championing initiatives across corporate marketing, strategy formulation, brand communication, and establishing strong government and media relations. His tenure is marked by an unwavering commitment to strategic international outreach, leading critical projects, and fervently advocating for the growth and innovation within the MSME sector.

Leadership Achievements*: Strategic Leadership at NSIC : Played a pivotal role in guiding NSIC towards achieving its objectives within the realm of the Ministry of MSME, Government of India.

International Outreach and Diplomacy: Led delegations to countries including the USA, UK, France, Germany, South Africa, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Netherlands, Malaysia, Vietnam, and more, with the aim of forging connections with MSME stakeholders, attracting prospective customers and unlocking new avenues for small business expansion.

Government Advisory Role: Handpicked by Ministry of MSME, Government of India, in 2021 as one of the four esteemed members tasked with conducting a comprehensive impact study on the ministry’s effectiveness and contributions over 15 years.

Media &Communication Leadership: Conceived, produced, directed “Kamyabi Ki Udaan,” a seminal weekly broadcast on Doordarshan National TV Network and Lok Sabha TV, spotlighting the government’s initiatives for MSMEs & celebrating their success narratives.

Thought Leadership in Entrepreneurship: Contributed thought-provoking articles to newspapers &magazines, illuminating various entrepreneurship facets. Authored a pivotal article, “Time for Entrepreneurship to shift from Steam Engines to Diesel Engines,” contributing significantly to the discourse on entrepreneurship and economic sustainability.

Recognition for Excellence in Communication: Honored with the prestigious Best Communicator of the Year Award 2022-23 by the Media Federation of India, a testament to my leadership in shaping impactful communication strategies & fostering media relations.