The National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) was established in 1983 by the Ministry of Industry, Government of India. NIESBUD coordinates various institutions involved in entrepreneurship development, especially small industries. It provides vital support to trainers, promoters, and entrepreneurs through research, documentation, consultancy services nationally and internationally. NIESBUD's mission is to promote, support and sustain entrepreneurship and small businesses through training, education, research, consultancy and other interventions worldwide.