New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) on Friday launched MSME Mentorship Programme and 100 facilitation centre for MSME/GST during the National Conclave on "Empowering MSMEs towards Aatmaniarbhar Bharat" to make them globally competitive.

With the growth of Indian economy and employment generation capabilities, the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are considered to be the backbone of the national economic structure. As on date, the MSME sector accounts for nearly half of India's total exports. This sector is rightfully being seen as a growth booster, providing resilience to ward off global economic adversities on account of the pandemic.

''The MSME Sector is an important pillar to carry f...