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The Role of MSMEs in Strengthening
India’s EdTech Manufacturing Chain
66 | June 2025 | www.industrialoutlook.in
As India strides confidently into a
digital-first future, the education
sector stands at the heart of transfor-
mation. From urban classrooms to
rural learning centers, the demand
for technology-enabled education is
surging. Among the most transfor-
mative tools in this landscape are
Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs) digital
boards that merge touch interactivi-
ty, multimedia content delivery, and
real-time collaboration. At the heart
of manufacturing and distributing
these sophisticated solutions are
Micro, Small, and Medium Enter-
prises (MSMEs) - the silent back-
bone of India’s EdTech supply chain.
IFPs: The Face of New-Age Class-
rooms
IFPs are redefining the way teachers
engage with students. With features
like 4K resolution, multi-touch capa-
bilities, integrated whiteboarding,
cloud connectivity, and AI-powered
annotation tools, these panels are
replacing
traditional
blackboards
with dynamic, interactive content
hubs. They make learning visual,
participative,
and
accessible
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especially critical in a country where
classroom sizes are large and learn
ing disparities are wide.
But behind every IFP lies a complex
manufacturing and supply ecosys-
tem. From printed circuit boards to
touch
modules,
from
software
integration to final assembly - the
production of IFPs is a high-preci-
sion, multi-component process. This
is where MSMEs come in.
MSMEs: Driving Innovation at the
Grassroots
India’s MSMEs play a critical role
across the IFP value chain in the
following ways:
• Component Sourcing & Assem-
bly: MSMEs often handle key
assembly functions under SKD
Dr. Ramya Chatterjee
Chief of Solitaire Brand Business,
CEO & Director
PROINTEK GLOBAL INNOVATIONS