Koraput,18th July 2025: An awareness program for small and medium entrepreneurs was organized by the Industries Department at the auditorium of Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College in Koraput. The event was held under the chairmanship of Southern Revenue Commissioner Rupa Roshan Sahu, and was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Ms. Shobha Karandlaje, who attended as the Chief Guest.
Among other dignitaries present were School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond, Industries Minister Sampad Swain, Fisheries and Animal Resources Minister Gokulananda Mallik, Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi, Kandhamal MP Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi, Koraput MLA Raghuram Machha, Lakshmipur MLA Pabitra Sauta, and Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhattarai, along with MLAs from Nabarangpur and Malkangiri districts, who participated as honored guests.
On this occasion, the chief guest and other dignitaries delivered speeches highlighting the various incentives and support provided by the central and state governments for the promotion of micro, small, and medium enterprises. This includes low-interest loans, subsidies, and other benefits aimed at encouraging entrepreneurship.
Additionally, successful entrepreneurs from various districts were felicitated during the program. Entrepreneurs from across the undivided Koraput district and from other districts under the jurisdiction of the Southern Revenue Commissioner, along with members of women self-help groups, also participated.
Koraput District Collector V. Keerthi Vasan coordinated the entire program, while officials and employees from various departments extended their support for the event.
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