This document discusses the importance of scientific documentation and information centers for economic growth. It outlines the history and evolution of documentation centers in India, from early concepts put forth by Paul Otlet and E. Hymansas to the establishment of specific centers like SENDOC and NI-MSME. SENDOC and NI-MSME provide information services, training programs, publications, and more to support micro, small and medium enterprises in India, which employ over 30 million people and contribute significantly to exports and industrial production. The document concludes by emphasizing the objectives and services of documentation centers in promoting and developing MSMEs in India.