About CIMEI
PAN India trade association empowering MSME entrepreneurs in ESDM, IT, Software, and ITES — the voice of MSME in electronics and technology.
CIMEI
Confederation of Indian MSME in ESDM and IT
Confederation of Indian MSME in ESDM and IT (CIMEI) is a PAN India trade association of entrepreneurs from the Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM), Information Technology (IT), Software, and IT Enabled Services (ITES) segment of MSME across the nation. CIMEI is committed to making the voice of MSME in ESDM and IT louder to policy makers and ensuring total implementation of government announcements.
Today CIMEI operates with 6 national chapters and 7 membership tiers — PAN India MSME trade association with 6 national chapters, 7 membership tiers (Startup ₹3,500 through Medium ₹25,000), and 11+ downloadable policy articles. Flagship regional chapters include East & North-East Chapter (Kolkata), Telangana Chapter, and New Delhi Chapter.
Leadership
Jairaj Srinivas
Director General (Founder), CIMEI
Director General leading CIMEI's PAN India MSME ESDM & IT advocacy — fostering entrepreneurship and productivity to support Make in India & Atmanirbhar Bharat among the MSME community.
Association Timeline
Formation
CIMEI established by electronics and semiconductor segment leaders to support MSMEs in ESDM and IT
Mission
Committed to amplifying MSME voice to policy makers and ensuring government announcement implementation
Chapters
Six national chapters launched across Kolkata, Telangana, New Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh
Leadership
Varun Manwani appointed President; Jairaj Srinivas continues as Director General (Founder)
Today
7 membership tiers, 11+ policy PDF articles, and active advocacy on PLI, import restrictions, and cyber skills
Service Portfolio
CIMEI offers a comprehensive suite of association services for MSME entrepreneurs in ESDM and IT:
Membership Programs
Seven membership tiers from Startup (₹3,500) through Medium (₹25,000) — giving MSME entrepreneurs in ESDM, IT, Software, and ITES access to advocacy, networking, and promotion benefits.
Policy Advocacy
Representation to government on PLI schemes, import restrictions, cyber skills, and MSME minister submissions — ensuring MSME ESDM voices reach policy makers.
Networking
Member-to-member connections across six national chapters — enabling MSME founders to build partnerships, share opportunities, and collaborate on Make in India initiatives.
Promotion & Trade Media
Trade magazine and journal content placement for members — articles, whitepapers, and case studies reviewed by CIMEI for balanced MSME ESDM industry coverage.
Key Capabilities
- PAN India trade association for MSME entrepreneurs in ESDM, IT, Software, and ITES
- 6 national chapters with regional presidents and committee structure
- 7 membership tiers from Startup through Medium MSME segments
- 11+ downloadable policy articles on PLI, import restrictions, and cyber skills
- Director General Jairaj Srinivas and President Varun Manwani leadership
- Advocacy representations to MSME Minister and government forums
- Member networking across electronics, semiconductor, and IT MSME clusters
- Trade magazine promotion and journal content programs for members
- Commitment to Make in India & Atmanirbhar Bharat MSME success
- Associated trade association partnerships across India
- Government affairs secretariat and skilling framework support
- Active policy content hub on connectcimei.com
Why Choose CIMEI
- MSME-first voice in ESDM & IT — not large-enterprise federation positioning
- Unique combination of policy PDF library, chapter network, and tiered membership for electronics MSMEs
- Director General-led advocacy with published representations to MSME Minister
- Six national chapters giving regional MSME entrepreneurs local access to national policy voice
- Promotion pillar offering trade magazine content placement exclusive to members
- Focused on Make in India & Atmanirbhar Bharat among MSME community
- Leadership team spanning DG Jairaj Srinivas, President Varun Manwani, and experienced committee members
- End-to-end association stack — membership, advocacy, networking, and promotion under one MSME ESDM body
Members & Audience
CIMEI serves MSME entrepreneurs, electronics manufacturers, and IT founders across India, including:
- Startup MSME members in ESDM and IT (₹3,500 tier)
- Small and medium electronics manufacturers across India
- IT, Software, and ITES MSME entrepreneurs
- Chapter members in Kolkata, Telangana, New Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh
- MSME founders seeking PLI scheme guidance and import policy clarity
- Members leveraging trade magazine promotion for target audience reach
- Electronics and semiconductor segment entrepreneurs seeking government representation
- MSME clusters pursuing Make in India & Atmanirbhar Bharat growth
- Associated trade association partners across regional MSME ecosystems
Key Policy Articles
- Policy on Restriction for Import of Computer Hardware
- PLI Scheme — Computer Manufacturing
- Latest Article 2023
- Article March 2023
- New Article 2023
- PIB Notification
- PLI 2.0 Notification 2023
- Addressing Skill Gap In IT Security
- Article on Cyber Skills
- December Article in Trade Mitra
- Representation to MSME Minister
President's Message
“CIMEI is a unique association fostering entrepreneurship and productivity among MSMEs in ESDM and IT — helping drive the success of Make in India & Atmanirbhar Bharat across our member community.”
Contact
CIMEI — Confederation of Indian MSME in ESDM and IT, Flat No.210, Pioneer Paradise, JP Nagar 9th Phase, Raghavan Palya, Bangalore 560083, India