NEW DELHI: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said the Government is aiming to create 5 crore additional jobs in the MSME sector in five years.
The Minister for MSME and Road Transport and Highways reiterated that he aims to enhance MSMEs’ contribution to the GDP from about 30 per cent to 50 per cent, and in exports from 49 per cent to 60 per cent.
The sector presently employs about 11 crore people.
The Minister also called for broadbasing support for innovations and entrepreneurship so that bonafide new talent also gets a chance to grow. (AGENCIES)