Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday held talks with the representatives of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) industry and assured all possible help from the government to tide over the challenges created by the lockdown imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19. The MSME Minister held separate meetings via video conferencing with the members of the All India Plastic Manufacturers Association (AIPMA), and the PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, from his residence in Nagpur. Also read: COVID-19 pandemic pulls India’s service sector activity into contraction modeDuring the meeting, the representatives raised some concerns related to the industry and also gave suggestions to the minister. “The suggestions related to my department (MSME) will be addressed immediately...We are standing with you. Mr. Gadkari said that the industry should work together and tap the opportunities that will be created when the COVID-19 crisis gets over.

Source: The Hindu April 15, 2020 12:23 UTC