Prof Deepmala Baghel’s research paper titled ‘Resilience of MSMEs During the Pandemic’ has been published in 'The International Handbook of Disaster Research. Springer, Singapore'. As scholars, policymakers, and industries are focusing on disaster resilience as a goal for the country’s socioeconomic development, this study aims to look at the repercussions of COVID-19 and its management by MSMEs. The study draws on data from Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs’) entrepreneurs operating in the Nagpur District of Maharashtra State, India. The study uses qualitative methodology. This study is based on the case study of five MSME units with in-depth information and the quantitative data that is gathered through an online questionnaire circulated and analyzed to get a detailed picture of the selected MSMEs.
The findings reflected that the MSMEs faced myriad issues following COVID-19 due to their inherent characteristics of small-scale operations, a limited monetary base, and a confined area of operation. As a result, an appropriate policy framework emphasizing both monetary and governance aspects is required to support MSMEs’ organizational resiliency. The study proposes a number of valuable elements in terms of both theoretical and practical implications for disaster resilience building in industries.