Mysuru, Jan 1 (KNN) A delegation from 21 countries with 28 executives visited Mysuru as part of their study on “SME financing-Approaches and Strategies” on Tuesday.

The objective was to observe, understand the salient features and activities of important organisations and institutions engaged in the SME promotion/financing as well financial markets

Reportedly, the delegates were from Mauritius, Tajikistan, Uganda, South Africa, South Sudan, Laos, Maldives, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Botswana, Zambia, Mali, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Palestine and represented various ministries, promotional organisations, government departments, banks etc.

On their tour, the delegates met with the members of the Mysore Industries Association and officials of the State Bank of India, SME Metagalli branch.

The delegation also visits a few industries including VST Tillers, Precision Component Manufacturing Industry, Sai Sankalp Beverages, Drinking water Purification unit and GTTC (Government Tool Room & Training Centre) located at Metagalli Industrial Area.

The visit and the programme was part of the 6-week international training programme being conducted by the Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises to the delegates drawn from various countries.

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