- TANSTIA’s role is more of promotional than of Demanding.
- It actively participates in the committees set up by state and Central Governments and promotes the interest of Small and Tiny industries.
- It sponsors Experts meet and Trade delegations to other countries.
- It offers valuable guidance for entrepreneurs.
- It publishes monthly magazine and newsletters for small industries.
- It organises Technical and Managerial training programmes to small industries.
- It has a collaboration agreement with Friedrich Naumann Foundation, Germany to provide additional supporting services through TANSTIA – FNF service center.