Who is the cabinet minister of the Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, as of September 2024?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Jitan Ram Manjhi.
- Shri Jitan Ram Majhi is the cabinet minister of the Union Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, as of September 2024.
- Shri Jitan Ram Majhi, Union Minister for MSMEs, briefed the media on the “100 days’ achievements of the Government in the MSME sector” at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi.
- Under PMEGP (Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme), 26,426 new microenterprises were established since 9th June, with loan disbursements of ₹3,148 crore.
- This initiative is expected to benefit around 2.11 lakh people through employment generation.
- The Ministry of MSME approved 12 infrastructure projects on 26th June 2024, including new technology centers and the redevelopment of industrial estates in the northeastern region, including Sikkim.
- These projects aim to boost economic growth, provide technology support and business services, and generate employment for 2,290 unemployed youth in the region.
Other Options:
- Manohar Lal: He is the Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Union Minister of Power.
- Dharmendra Pradhan: He is the Union Minister of Education. He also holds the portfolio of the Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
- Piyush Goyal: He is the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry. He also serves as the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and the Minister of New and Renewable Energy.