Bhubaneswar, April 16 -- The PM Vishwakarma Yojana will accord due respect to traditional artisans and craftsmen while strengthening their economic status, said Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Jitan Ram Manjhi.
Addressing the 'PM Vishwakarma' and 'National ST-SC Hub' Conclave held at Baripada in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district on Wednesday, Manjhi said a comprehensive welfare scheme is being launched through the MSME Ministry for 70 per cent of the country's population.
Apart from agriculture, the Union Minister noted that the MSME sector provides significant employment opportunities in rural areas.
He emphasised that the PM has a special focus on this sector, acknowledging the challenges faced by those engaged in ma...