Coimbatore, Feb 26,2021: Lauding the role of MSMEs in the nation’s growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said their role in Atmanirbhar Bharat scheme was very valuable.
Addressing a public meeting ahead of the ensuing Assembly polls, he said the conventional view of development only took into account the more vocal interest groups and because of this two sections were ignored–Small businessmen and farmers.
He said the way the NDA government at the centre and the TN govt have worked is a classic example of cooperative federalism.
‘I want to applaud MSMEs of Coimbatore for creating wealth and adding value. The govt of India has taken several steps to help MSMEs’, Mr Modi said adding,the NDA government has given top priority to these two sections.Citing the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS)as one of the examples, the Prime Minister said in the post-COVID period, this scheme has been important for MSMEs, who in Tamil Nadu have benefited greatly under this.
Almost Rs 14,000 crore have been sanctioned for 3.5 lakh MSMEs across the state, he said, adding, their role is valuable in the atmanirbhar bharat scheme.
In Coimbatore district alone, almost 225,000 msmes have benefitted from this scheme. He said last year the definition of MSME was changed making it more inclusive and broadbased. He said seven textile parks will come up in three years.Exports of leather products, garments and handicrafts are being encouraged.
Textile was also an integral part of the PLI scheme announced late last year.
Stating that the government was equally focused on building a vibrant textile sector, Mr Modi said in the last 7 years, the Centre has modernized the
textile infrastructure and credit access has improved and machinery has been modernized.
The customs duty were reduced on various items and exemptions granted till 31st Mmarch 2022.
Talking about the farmers, Mr Modi said ‘We do not want our small farmers to feel dependent on anyone or feel suffocated due to middlemen’.
‘Our effort for small farmers are aimed at giving them a life of prosperity and dignity’, he said.
The PM Kisan scheme just completed 2 years yesterday and 11 crore farmers have gained from this scheme.
‘It has been our honour to work for small farmers of India. From Kisan Credit Cards (KCCs) to Soil Health Cards, from e-NAM to an effective crop insurance scheme,we want to bring a paradigm shift in the agricultural sector’, Mr Modi said.
Mr Modi said the Minimum Support Price for copra doubled and the government wil keep working on this sector.
Noting that other developmental needs of Tamil Nadu has been addressed, he said 12 lakh houses have been given under the PM Awaz yojana to urban areas of the state and TN was rapidly growing with many cities coming under the smart cities programme.
He said Tamil Nadu has gained jal jivan mission too with over 14 lakh rural households getting tap water connections
Mr Modi said ‘we take great pride in the cutlure of TN. tamil is the oldest language in the world and tamil festivals are part of global and across India.
He said the centre has also decided to allow setting up of medical educations in local languauge which would benefit countless youths.
