ENA State 2025-08-21 14:50:26 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 (KNN)</strong> Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday underscored the need to strengthen cargo facilities by sea and air to boost exports and imports in the states Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Reviewing various departmental programmes, he directed officials to focus on increasing bank credit flow to MSMEs and simplifying loan disbursement processes through regular monitoring, according to TOI.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Majhi described the MSME sector as a key driver of employment and economic potential, noting that the government is providing support for the establishment of enterprises. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">To draw more young entrepreneurs, he urged the department to conduct extensive awareness campaigns. He also said MSME parks are being planned across all districts to accelerate growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to an official statement from the CMs office, the meeting also reviewed measures to expand the reach of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana and promote cluster-based projects. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The state currently has over 11 lakh registered MSMEs employing more than 87 lakh people.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The chief minister further advised officials to support Lakhpati Didis in setting up enterprises under the MSME framework. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He stressed the importance of promoting locally manufactured products by ensuring their use in government offices, schools and colleges. </span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 43222 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/odisha-cm-calls-for-stronger-cargo-facilities-to-boost-msme-exports-imports 2025-08-21 14:50:26 knnindia.co.in