New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Monday inaugurated the MSME, KVIC and Coir Pavilions in Hall 6 and the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Pavilion in Hall 5 at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Manjhi noted that India has one of the largest youth populations, making unemployment a major challenge. To address youth unemployment, he said, "Prime Minister Modi has prioritised the growth of the MSME sector."

"The government has created employment opportunities for about 30 crore people in the MSME sector and aims to increase this to 60 crore over the next five years," he added.

The MSME Pavilion, themed 'Vibrant MSMEs, Viksit Bharat', showcases...