Welcome to Marathwada Association of Small Scale Industries and Agriculture (MASSIA).

About Us
MASSIA

President’s Desk

It feels truly fulfilling to see MASSIA grow into a strong voice for the people of Marathwada — a community built on trust, progress, and coming together. Over the years, we have walked alongside businesses at every stage, understanding their challenges and supporting them wherever needed. Whether it’s guidance, opportunities, or simply being there — what matters most to us is staying connected and being reliable for our members.

We are especially proud to support the next generation — young entrepreneurs, startups, and women who are building their dreams with passion and determination. Their journey inspires us every day. The growth we are seeing today is a result of our collective efforts. But for us, growth is not just about numbers — it’s about creating something meaningful, where people can grow, find opportunities, and build a better future.
As we move ahead, our focus remains simple — to build a stronger, self-reliant Marathwada, together.

President

Gajanan Prabhakar Deshmukh

( President MASSIA )

As discussed on day of AGM, members of MASSIA face many challenges in following 5M s.

  • Money (cash flow challenges)
  • Market (customers)
  • Methods & Management (systems, processes, benchmarking etc.)
  • Manpower (human resources)
  • Machines & Materials

MASSIA will make efforts to assist our members in above areas.

  • MASSIA will make efforts to assist our members in above areas.
  • We have lined up various activities like taking all schemes, new covid benefits to our members working with other stakeholders.
  • MASSIA has been working with GIZ as TPA and our Skill Development Centre will play an important role.
  • MASSIA is working with Tata Technologies on the Innovative Idea Accelerator Program.
  • Collaboration with Tata Technologies for industry-academia projects for engineering students.
  • Women Entrepreneurship Development Cell established to empower women.
  • New business development initiatives to explore growth opportunities.
  • Focus on improving internal systems and better member services.