Lucknow, Dec 22 (KNN) Recognizing the crucial role played by the small and medium enterprises in the state’s economy, Uttar Pradesh Government has decided to replace the District Industries Centre (DIC) in all 75 districts with the District Industries and Enterprise Facilitation Centre' (DIEFC).

DIEFC will act as a facilitator for the small and medium enterprises in the state.

According to a media report, UP's MSME and Export Promotion Minister Nitin Agarwal has issued directions to restructure the centre in a way that invokes entrepreneurship and brings more medium and small-scale industries to UP.

DIEFC is likely to hold weekly meetings in all the districts to facilitate the entrepreneurs interested in setting up medium and small scale industries. The officials from different departments will come together to address the issues faced by the industrialists in the state. (KNN Bureau)