MSMEs to be key force in movement towards Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat: Jitan Ram Manjhi
Emphasizing the need to deepen and broaden the effort through an inclusive and focused approach especially in the rural areas and hinterland as per vision of the Prime Minister, Union Minister for MSME, Jitan Ram Manjhi has said that the MSMEs will be a key force in the movement towards Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat.
Union Minister further said that in a fast-changing industrial landscape, the MSMEs need to align themselves to adopting digital and technological solutions. He said as part of the ongoing reforms of the government, legal reforms in the MSME sector will work as a force multiplier.
Besides, Manjhi said that six pillars have been identified on which endeavours would be built (i) formalization and access to credit (ii) increased access to market and e-commerce adoption (iii) increased productivity through modern technology (iv) enhanced skill levels and digitalization in the service sector (v) support to Khadi, Village, and Coir industry to globalize them (vi) empowerment of women, artisans, through enterprise creation. He also added that there is a great need to build upon these six pillars in a meticulous and yet smart way.
