Agartala, Jan 10 (KNN) Identifying Tripura as a land of agrarian products, Union Minister for MSME Narayan Rane on Monday said the North Eastern state has great potential for MSMEs in food processing industries.

Presiding over the ‘Regional Conference on Sustainable Development of MSMEs in the North East Region (NER)’ held at Agartala, he advised Tripura Government on developing more tourism opportunities for MSMEs while strengthening the existing industries.

The Minister was accompanied by Chief Minister of Tripura, Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, and Union Minister of State Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma.

The conference was organized by the Ministry of MSME to spread awareness of various Schemes of the Ministry.

He further emphasized the significant role of MSMEs in the North East and their contribution in making India 'Self Reliant.

MoS Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma urged the entrepreneurs to take maximum advantage of the schemes.

He said state government of Tripura has put in sincere and dedicated effort under the leadership of Chief Minister to make this event a grand success.

The conference showcased launch of various initiatives of the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, and the State Government of Tripura.  (KNN Bureau)