Newly-appointed Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that his Ministry will work with its commerce counterpart to identify goods being imported by India and look at the possibility of manufacturing them by MSMEs. He noted that the move would help in cutting India’s import bill. He added that the ministry would also look into the reasons which are leading to closure of small units.
The Minister further stated that small scale industries need to be promoted to further push the country's growth. He also said that the ministry would focus on supporting micro units and village industries to promote rural economy and create jobs. He noted that raw materials like stubble which are available in rural areas can be used by small units to manufacture different products.
Gadkari has highlighted that MSME sector plays a vital role in creating employment and pushing India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. He also indicated that MSMEs contribute around 45 percent in the country's exports, about 25 percent to the GDP from service activities and over 33 percent to the manufacturing output of India.
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