Govt will create more technology centres for MSME growth: MoS Bhanu Verma

New Delhi, Mar 6 (KNN) The central government intends to set up more number of technology centres for MSMEs to provide them tools, trained personnel and consultancy, said Minister of State (MoS) Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma on Sunday.

Inaugurating a two-day 'MSME Technology Centers Conclave' in Guwahati, he emphasised on the crucial role played by the sector during the COVID-19 crisis.

Highlighting the major role played by the MSME sector in the development of manufacturing he said it also significantly contributes to the growth of the Indian economy.

“MSMEs also generate the largest employment after the agriculture sector,” he added.

The Minister said that MSME Ministry has established technology centres across India which offers stimulus for growth and integrated development of industries by way of providing quality tools, trained personnel and consultancy.

“The Ministry is in the process of setting up more such technology centres across the country to cater to increasing technological needs of the MSME sector owing to competitiveness in the global market,” he said. 

Such centres will also fulfil the MSME sector's demand for skilled manpower to become competitive globally and self-reliant in the domestic market, the Minister noted.

The two-day conclave is organised to showcase the strength of these technology centres and hand-hold MSMEs of the northeastern region.  (KNN Bureau)