New Delhi, 28 Jun .
Minister for MSME and Road Transport and Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari has emphasized that all-round efforts are required
for implementation of various initiatives undertaken as part of Aatmanirbhar
Bharat. Addressing, a Virtual Conference on Indian
MSMEs as Growth Engines to Economy on the occasion of International
MSME Day the minister mentioned that in the journey of making
Aaatmanirbhar Bharat, it is imperative that special focus is laid towards
Agriculture, Food Processing industry, Leather and Tribal Industries. Further
he also urged to make use of technology and mentioned that research, innovation
and quality improvement can play a major role in industrial development.
On this special occasion, Minister for MSME, Shri
Nitin Gadkari launched the integrated services of Udyam Registration
Portal with Common Service Centre (CSC) Portal to increase penetration
of benefits of various Government schemes amongst MSMEs in far-flung areas.
Minister of State for MSME and Animal Husbandry,
Dairying & Fisheries, Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi stated that Ministry is
supporting MSMEs through various schemes and initiatives to enhance
manufacturing competitiveness and unleash the true potential of MSMEs. He also
emphasized on the importance of Import substitution and encouraged MEMEs
to adopt
digital tools and techniques in unprecedented times, to re-build
and craft new models that will ensure speedy revival of their businesses and
become future ready.
During the Panel Discussions chaired by Secretary (MSME) and
Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner (MSME), special emphasis
was laid on Export promotion and making use of Free Trade Agreements (FTA) for
achieving India’s goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2025. In another
Session on Enabling MSME E-commerce for Business Beyond Borders, it
was highlighted that in recent years, the emergence of online markets through
e-commerce has boosted and had a positive impact on MSMEs. By adopting
e-commerce, MSMEs stand to gain significant advantages such as increased
revenues and margins, improved market reach, access to new markets, savings in
marketing spending, customer acquisition and enhanced customer
experience. Ministry of MSME is committed
towards providing requisite support to the MSMEs and upcoming entrepreneurs in
strengthening Indian economy and working towards vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
On the occasion of International MSME Day,the
Virtual Conference on Indian MSMEs as Growth Engines to Economy was
organised by the Ministry of MSME in association with India SME Forum,
Electronics & Computer Software Export Promotion Council, Export Promotion
Council for Handicrafts, the Gem & Jewelry export promotion council,
Council for Leather Exports and All India Plastics
Manufacturers’ Association on role of MSMEs in fueling the
growth to achieve the PM’s vision of USD 5 Trillion Economy.