ENA State 2024-08-21 14:01:52 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Kurnool, Aug 21 (KNN)</strong> In a recent District Industrial and Export Promotion Committee (DIEPC) meeting held at the collectorate in the Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh, District Collector P. Ranjit Basha emphasised the importance of organising loan melas to support aspiring entrepreneurs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Basha proposed organising loan melas for MSMEs and launching a publicity campaign to highlight government subsidies for start-ups.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Raja Mahendranath, President, SC/ST Chamber of Commerce, put forward several proposals to support SC/ST entrepreneurs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These included establishing a special MSME park for SCs/STs in Kurnool district, providing full reimbursement of development charges for SC/ST urban entrepreneurs, creating incubation centres, and increasing electricity subsidies for SC/ST entrepreneurs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Additionally, members of the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI) suggested implementing a State-level procurement policy for SC/ST institutions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Collector directed the Lead District Manager (LDM) to expedite MSME application processing in collaboration with bank officials and mandated monthly DIEPC meetings to address rejected applications.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Bank managers were instructed to attend these gatherings to facilitate reviews of schemes such as the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) and Stand-Up India.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The meeting was attended by various officials and stakeholders, including Assistant Trainee Collector Challa Kalyani, Industries Department General Manager Maruti Prasad, APIIC Zonal Manager Somesekhar Reddy, Chamber of Commerce President Vijay Kumar Reddy, and representatives from various banks.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This gathering underscores the local administration's commitment to promoting entrepreneurship and addressing the specific needs of marginalised communities in the industrial sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 39020 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/district-industrial-and-export-promotion-committee-meet-throws-suggestions-for-inclusive-growth 2024-08-21 14:01:52 knnindia.co.in