Labour intensive sectors such as MSMEs and textiles are our main focus: PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 8 (KNN) We are largely focusing on MSMEs and textiles which are labour intensive sectors for India to become a part of the global value chain from the manufacturing to service sector, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday in Lok Sabha. 

Speaking about the government’s help to the MSME sector, he cited SBI’s data and said, 3.5 lakh MSME units benefited from the Rs 3 crore package which save 1.5 crore jobs. 

He told this to Lok Sabha while participating in the debate on the motion of thanks on the President’s Address.

The economic growth of India and rise in exports were highlighted by the Prime Minister. 

He pointed out the emergence defence exports owing to the vision of of Atmanirbhar Bharat regardless of the pandemic. (KNN Bureau)