New Delhi, Sept 12 (KNN) In an effort to set up new MSMEs in Goa, the central government will establish Rs 200 crore worth training centre in the state, said Union Minister Narayan Rane.

He earlier had a discussion with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and BJP state President Sadanand Tanavade about ways to create new businesses in the state, reported Financial Express.

The Minister said that he was approached by CM Sawant asking how the MSME Minister can help in bringing more MSMEs into the state.

Addressing a press conference he appreciated the steps taken by the state government to enable Goa financially, create employment, develop industries, boost GDP of the country and contribute towards Atmanirbhar Bharat.

As of September 11, 2022 Goa has 19,939 MSME units out of 1.07 crore MSMEs registered on the Udyam portal.

About 18,957 were micro enterprises, 876 were small businesses, and 106 were medium enterprises from the total units in the state.

In North Goa there were 11, 610 MSMEs and in South Goa there were 8,329 MSMEs, as per District-wise data.  (KNN Bureau)