Newly sworn-in MSME Minister Manjhi urges entrepreneurs for Udyam registration of new ventures

Jatin Ram Manjhi, India's newly appointed MSME Minister, encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to register on the Udyam portal for free to kickstart their businesses. Emphasizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of enhancing skills and generating employment, Manjhi aims to foster entrepreneurship across India. \r

He succeeded Narayan Rane in a recent cabinet reshuffle and represents the Dalit community within the NDA coalition. India currently boasts 4.5 crore registered MSMEs through the Udyam portal, predominantly comprising micro-enterprises. The Udyam Assist Platform, introduced in January 2023, facilitated registration for 1.89 crore micro-enterprises outside the GST ambit, including street vendors. \r

Shobha Karandlaje also assumes a new role as Minister of State in the MSME Ministry, succeeding Bhanu Pratap Verma, bringing her legislative experience to support MSME growth and development.