Bhubaneswar, Apr 5 (KNN) Government is working towards eradicating unemployment in Odisha and make the state a manufacturing hub, Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) Kalraj Mishra has said.

He said the Centre will take steps to eradicate unemployment from the state by promoting small scale units and start-ups.

"MSME sector has become a challenge as well as opportunity for Odisha. We will be working towards eradicating unemployment and creating Odisha a manufacturing hub," the Union MSME Minister said.

"This can only happen by promoting small scale industries and start up is the new buzz word for Odisha to focus on promoting new ideas," Mishra added.

He was addressing a session on four-day mega conclave and expo organised by Utkal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UCCI).

Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram was also present on the occasion.

He said, "Odisha should come up with some policy where we can promote and set up MSME industries and factories in tribal areas.”

Oram also stressed on the need to focus on ancillary fields.