A peek into SME vision of Giriraj Singh, the man now in overall command at the MSME Ministry

Team Modi saw a major Cabinet reshuffle on September 3 giving a new minister-in-charge to the MSME industry. Initially a MoS in the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Newada MP Giriraj Singh is now entrusted with independent charge, after the exit of a very dedicated Kalraj Mishra, to spearhead the growth engine of Indian economy.

In his tenure under the leadership of Union MSME Minister (then) Kalraj Mishra, Singh has been on the look-out for the growth and full-fledged development of the MSMEs given the continuous faith invested by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the potential that micro, small and medium enterprises inherit to drive the economy of India.

“I ensure to develop the nation on back of MSME sector. Through MSMEs we will fulfill the ‘job creation’ and ‘grossroot upliftment’ dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” said Giriraj Singh on his appointment as the independent charge minister.

Here’s a look back to the newly elevated minister’s MSME views as published by SMEpost.com over time:

May 19, 2017 | “The Ministry is also looking to expand the Khadi stores network through more franchisees and tie-ups with partners for e-commerce sales. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is also looking to digitise its systems to facilitate e-governance to reduce paperwork and save time.”

May 19, 2017 | “We have made a plan to introduce solar-run spinning wheels in KVIC (Khadi and Village Industries Commission) so that it can provide employment to over five crore people throughout the nation in the next five years.”

May 16, 2017 | “Modernisation of industry, achievement of higher raw material utilisation and productivity would be accorded top priority in the development agenda of the Central government for MSME sector.”

May 16, 2017 | “We want to increase the export economy of the coir industry in another 7-8 years. We want to make it an economy of Rs 25,000 crore in 7-8 years. In this mission, we are going to find a suitable, most scientific, most modern and high-tech spinning system.”

February 15, 2017 | “MSME Ministry will provide employment to 1 crore families by power of solar charkhas. The families in Khanwan, the Adarsh village adopted by me, are earning Rs 6,000 to Rs 10,000 per month with their solar charkhas.”

October 6, 2016 | “I am confident that my aim to connect 5 crore people with Khadi and Village Industries will be fulfilled. Our aim is to increase income of rural women by 6 to 10 thousand. With this every single initative like Swachch Bharat, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao will also be achieved. It will be a total revolution.”

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The 2017 reshuffle comes after the MSME sector has experienced a high jolt with two major reforms brought about by current NDA government – Demonetisation and GST. The continuity of an experience holding minister may bring about significant thrust to the industry.