Union Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, inaugurated the Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology (CREATE) at Leh via virtual mode. The event was attended by several dignitaries including:
- Hon’ble Minister of State (MSME)
- Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of UT-Ladakh
- Hon’ble Chairman, KVIC
- Advisor to HLG UT-Ladakh
- Secretary (MSME)
- Principal Secretary (Industries & Commerce) UT-Ladakh
- JS (ARI)
- CEO, KVIC
- Director, MGIRI
- Other senior officials from the Ministry of MSME, UT-Ladakh, KVIC, MGIRI
- Around 200 local artisans from Leh
Features of CREATE
CREATE will offer several facilities and training programs to boost local production and economic development:
- Pashmina Wool Roving Facility
- Machinery for Pashmina wool roving has been installed, commissioned, and is ready for operation.
- Training Programs
- Development of production facilities for essential oil extraction from roses and other flowers.
- Development of production facilities for bio-processing of fruits and other raw materials.
Objectives
- Enhance Local Productivity: Improving the efficiency and output of local industries.
- Improve Product Quality: Raising the standards of products made from local resources.
- Boost Economic Potential: Creating opportunities for economic growth and job creation.
- Improve Livelihoods: Enhancing the quality of life for local communities by providing better economic opportunities.
Minister’s Emphasis
On this occasion, the Minister of MSME emphasized the importance of advancing rural industrialization. He highlighted the need to retain traditional artisans in regions like Ladakh, where challenging geographical and climatic conditions require enhanced economic engagement and support.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Who inaugurated the Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology (CREATE) at Leh?
- A) Hon’ble Minister of State (MSME)
- B) Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi
- C) Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of UT-Ladakh
- D) Director, MGIRI
- What facilities will CREATE provide?
- A) Training for software development
- B) Pashmina wool roving, essential oil extraction, and bio-processing of fruits
- C) Equipment for vehicle repair
- D) Training in computer programming
- What is the primary goal of CREATE?
- A) To promote urban industrialization
- B) To enhance local productivity, improve product quality, boost economic potential, and improve livelihoods
- C) To develop new technologies for urban areas
- D) To provide healthcare services
- What aspect did the Minister of MSME emphasize during the inauguration?
- A) Advancing urban infrastructure
- B) Rural industrialization and retaining traditional artisans
- C) Promoting international trade
- D) Developing new financial technologies