The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) organized a mega event (conclave) at Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday to promote entrepreneurship culture and spread awareness of the National SC-ST Hub and other schemes of the Ministry. The conclave focused on MSMEs through its various sessions and provided a much-needed platform for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to interact with government departments from central and state governments, CPSEs, and industry associations. Addressing the conclave, Minister Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma emphasized the significant role of the MSME sector in the Indian economy in terms of its contribution to GDP and overall exports from India. The Union Minister stated that MSMEs not only provide huge employment opportunities but also help in the industrialization of rural and backward areas. He also highlighted the potential of various government schemes to empower the MSME sector.