Nagpur, Jan 2 (KNN) In order to help women become financially independent, the Union Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) with the MSME Development Institute (MSME DI) here in association with Swayampurna Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha (SBS) will begin a four-day expo.

Starting on January 3, with the objective of creating employment opportunities for enterprising women in the MSME sectors, at Laxmi Nagar, the expo is conceived by Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari's wife Kanchan Nitin Gadkari who is a SBS President.

Reportedly, there will be around 100 stalls displaying various decorative items, foodstuffs, jewellery, clothing and dress materials, bamboo products, wooden articles, herbal products/medicines, bags, spices, pickles, etc. at the expo.

Apart from these, several competitions, sports and cultural events are also lined and technical officials shall apprise the participants of various schemes/incentives of the government available for the MSME sector.

The expo will witnessed representatives from banks, DIC and others who will address sessions highlighting the opportunities for women entrepreneurs and will also enlighten them about how to do marketing, packaging and exports of their products.

The expo will be inaugurated by MSMEDI Director P M Parlewar and NGO Rangaresha Founder Vishakha Rao will be guest of honour.

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