August 13th 2024.
On Monday, the 38th annual state-level convention and Foundation Day of the Odisha Assembly of Small and Medium Enterprises (OASME) was held in Bhubaneswar. The event was graced by the presence of Governor Raghubar Das, Minister of State for Industries, Skill Development, and Technical Education Sampad Chandra Swain, Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Gokulananda Mallik, and other esteemed dignitaries.
During his speech, Governor Das commended OASME for its noteworthy contributions towards the development of MSMEs, particularly in empowering youth and women in this sector. He emphasized the need for policies that are in line with the current demands of the industry, in order to create more job opportunities with minimal investments. As a token of appreciation, the Governor released a souvenir featuring articles on MSME promotion and honored successful entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, and industrial promotional officers with the prestigious OASME Award-2024 for their valuable contributions to the MSME sector.
Furthermore, a Directory containing information on the SC/ST women entrepreneurs was launched at the event. Minister Swain expressed the government's unwavering commitment to supporting the MSME sector, acknowledging its pivotal role in propelling the state's economic growth. He encouraged OASME to take the lead in raising awareness and inspiring local entrepreneurs to come forward and establish their businesses. With substantial budgetary allocations for MSME development, Odisha is on the path to significant progress.
In his address, Minister Mallik highlighted the Central government's focus on the progress of Odisha, be it in the field of industry or tourism. He acknowledged the exceptional skill level of the state's workforce, but also acknowledged the existing gaps that need to be addressed in order to fully explore the potential of these sectors. OASME chairman Gauri Sankar Dash urged young entrepreneurs to venture into the field of MSMEs, in addition to agriculture. The event concluded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between OASME and the National Research Development Corporation, followed by an annual general meeting and a cultural programme.
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