Mumbai, July 21 (KNN) Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has asked MSMEs to use ‘Champion portal’ to resolve problems.

While speaking at the 'Small Business Virtual Summit' themed RuknaManaHai in association with CISCO organised by Moneycontrol, the Minister said, ''With the launch of our MSME portal ‘Champion’, we seek to resolve the problems that Indian businesses are facing.’’

The virtual summit was aimed at helping MSME owners build business resilience and chart out a roadmap towards growth through digitalisation.

He also assured that the government is positive and supportive, and is being a facilitator of change in promoting industries, trade and businesses.

Gadkari, while emphasising that how small businesses have the skills to power their journey towards self-reliance, said, ''at present, we are facing a lot of challenges at the economy front. But I want to assure everyone that the government is positive and supportive, and is being a facilitator of change in promoting industries, trade and businesses.''

''In the face of uncertainty, this is the time for cooperation from all stakeholders. We must plan and adopt an appropriate vision and move fast towards it,'' he added.

The Minister further said that there is a huge potential for export, and we are formulating conducive policies for agro, forest, and rural MSMEs with an aim to create more potential jobs for the youth.

The summit also featured industry stalwarts such as Gopal Pillai, Vice President, Seller Services - Amazon India, Divya Sethi, Head of Emerging Business - Airtel Business, Mahanthesha Kestur Adaviswamy, Managing Director - Teleindia Networks, Panish PK, Managing Director - Small Business, CISCO India, and more.

The galaxy of esteemed panellists discussed the importance of digital transformation and why it was important for small businesses to get on the digital bandwagon.