Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the Department of Industries will organize Him MSME Fest 2026 from 3rd to 5th January 2026 in Shimla to provide a strong platform for small entrepreneurs, artisans and start-ups across Himachal Pradesh. He stated that the festival would help connect the State’s MSME sector with markets, investments and modern technologies, while giving it national and international exposure. With the theme “The Craft of the Hills on the Global Stage,” the fest aims to promote local and traditional products globally and support the vision of an Atmanirbhar Himachal through innovation, entrepreneurship and inclusive growth. The event will bring together emerging and established start-ups, investors and buyers, offering opportunities for product exhibition, networking and business expansion, with special focus on women entrepreneurship, the ODOP initiative and rural economic empowerment.