Mizo SC ST entrepreneurs to benefit by closely working with MSME Ministry: State Commerce Minister

Aizawl, Oct 17 (KNN) It is imperative for the Mizoram government to work hand in hand with the Ministry of MSME, Government of India to scale-up the growth of the MSME sector of the state, said Dr. R Lalthangliana Minister of Commerce & Industry.

Speaking at the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Conclave in Aizawl, he motivated the NSSH scheme beneficiaries by felicitating them and inspiring the aspiring entrepreneurs present at the program.

“It will be heartening to see SC-ST entrepreneurs from Mizoram leverage benefits offered under NSSH and various other schemes of Ministry of MSME,” said the minister.

He urged the participants to interact with the representatives from various organizations participating in the Conclave and discuss about the opportunities that can be leveraged by them.

The conclave was organised to promote entrepreneurship culture and spread awareness of the NSSH Scheme and other Schemes of the Ministry.

The event saw a participation of more than 300 SC-ST entrepreneurs.

Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India welcomed all the dignitaries and participants in the programme which was followed by keynote address by B B Swain, Secretary, Ministry of MSME.

Swain spoke in depth about the concerted efforts of the Ministry of MSME to augment the capacity and promote MSMEs and entrepreneurship culture in India.

The programme provided an interactive platform for aspiring and existing SC-ST entrepreneurs to interact with CPSEs, lending institutions, GeM, RSeti, etc.

It also witnessed the participation of CPSEs like Food Corporation of India, Power Grid Corporation Limited, North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd. who gave presentations on their vendor empanelment process and details of products/services to be procured.  (KNN Bureau)