The minister was delighted to note that more than 400 MSMEs and 40 Start-ups are participating in the Trade Fair. Besides, 32 entrepreneurs from Iran, Bangladesh, South Korea and Cambodia are participating in the Trade Fair. He welcomed them all to explore business opportunities in Odisha.
Behera stated that more than 3.67 lakh MSM enterprises have been established in the state with a cumulative investment of more than Rs 17,863 crore. They are providing employment to over 14.61 lakh persons.
He wished all the international participants, industry associations, entrepreneurs and startups all the very best for their business promotion and entrepreneurial endeavours.
Speaking on this occasion, MSME Minister Prafulla Samal stated that development of MSMEs and provision of a conducive eco-system for their development remains our focus. “Not only through the newly declared policies for MSME and Food Processing Sectors, but also with the help of credit mobilisation to MSMEs, the government is assisting the entrepreneurs,” he added.
Prasanta Patnaik