Gadkari asks MSMEs engaged in entertainment, finance, events to remain positive during COVID-19 crisis

New Delhi, May 9 (KNN) Union Minister of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Nitin Gadkari has asked events, entertainment and finance industry to remain positive during this time to tide over this crisis.

Gadkari on Friday held meetings with the representatives of events and Entertainment Management Association and members of Finance Industry Development Council on impact of COVID-19 on their sectors.

During this interaction, the minister asked the members of the event and entertainment sector to register themselves as MSMEs to benefit from the schemes in this regard.

''This sector is doing an excellent work and that their talent and vision is widely recognized. As we are fighting war against corona, there is a huge potential in India for enterprises in the sector,'' said Gadkari.

The representatives expressed concerns regarding various challenges being faced by MSMEs amid COVID-19 pandemic.

''Government is prepared to provide maximum possible support to the industries at all levels,'' he added.

Later, he also asked them to submit a detailed representation which he can take up with other Ministries/Departments.