SIDBI has been supporting MSMEs through its focused cluster development initiatives, such as support for technology upgradation/modernisation, skilling/re-skilling/up-skilling and market linkages. Its cluster development strategy has gradually evolved over a period of time, and now caters to over 600 MSME clusters through its offices and supports the entire value chain (micro finance, missing MSMEs). Some of the unique engagements in clusters include EU Switch Asia in 18 clusters of 9 states, cluster outreach programmes, followed by setting up of project management units (PMUs) in 11 states, with thrust on clusters and state cooperation, state rural livelihood missions (SRLM), artisanal clusters and engagement in one district one product (ODOP) districts of Uttar Pradesh.