The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) organized a Mega Conclave at Shillong, today to promote entrepreneurship culture and spread awareness of National SC-ST Hub and other schemes of the Ministry.
The Secretary, Ministry of MSME, S.C.L Das and the Chairman of Meghlaya Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (MIDC), James P K Sangma were present along with other senior officials. The event saw the participation of around 600 SC-ST aspiring and existing entrepreneurs from Meghalaya.
The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) organized a Mega Conclave at Shillong, Meghalaya today to promote entrepreneurship culture and spread awareness of National SC-ST Hub and other schemes of the Ministry.
The Secretary, Ministry of MSME, S.C.L Das and the Chairman of Meghlaya Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (MIDC), James P K Sangma were present along with other senior officials . The event saw the participation of around 600 SC-ST aspiring and existing entrepreneurs from Meghalaya.
Addressing the Conclave, S.C.L Das emphasized the significant role of the MSME Sector in the Indian economy in terms of its contribution to GDP and overall exports. He stated that MSMEs not only provide huge employment opportunities but also help in the industrialization of rural & backward areas. He highlighted the benefits of entrepreneurship and urged the participating youth from Meghalaya to take up entrepreneurship as a profession and be a producer and not only a consumer. He also highlighted the potential of various schemes of the Government of India to empower the MSME Sector and said that through this conclave, the SC/ST entrepreneurs of the State will explore innovative ideas, business opportunities and avail maximum benefits of these schemes.
Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary, Ministry of MSME briefed on the various initiatives implemented under National SC-ST Hub scheme for SC/ST entrepreneurs along with other major schemes of the Ministry. Dr Ishita Ganguli Tripathy gave a presentation highlighting Ministry’s focus on NER region. She also highlighted the “PM Vishwakarma” scheme recently launched by the Prime Minister.
