Overview

• He declared that micro, small and medium enterprises are the backbone of India’s economy after agriculture and the livelihood source for millions.
• Speaking at CII’s North East MSME Conclave, he pressed industry leaders to increase investment in the region to harness its natural and traditional assets.
• He identified Assam as a strategic gateway to Eastern markets and called on MSMEs to build bridges of trade, innovation and cultural exchange.
• He highlighted local products such as bamboo, tea, silk and handlooms and urged the use of modern technology and global marketing to transform them into international brands.
• He praised central schemes—including the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, Samarth Scheme and Udyog Sathi app—and state initiatives such as the Assam Startup Policy, Industrial and Investment Policy and MSME Facilitation Act aimed at revitalising the sector.