India News | SIDBI Commits over Rs 100 Cr for Entrepreneurship Projects in Nagaland

Kohima, Feb 14 (PTI) SIDBI has entered into an agreement with the Nagaland government, committing over Rs 100 crore for entrepreneurship projects in the northeastern state.

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) is the apex regulatory body for overall licensing and regulation of micro, small and medium enterprise finance companies in India. It is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance.

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SIBDI Chief General Manager Subhransu S Acharya, during an event on Tuesday night, said it would fund four projects, including setting up of industrial infrastructure for MSMEs under cluster development fund and Swavalamban Connect Kendras (SCK) for all the 16 districts to boost the spirit of entrepreneurship.

SIDBI also announced sports scholarships of Rs 5 lakh each for the training of five promising sportspersons.

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It would also provide seed funds to support the entrepreneurs in their startup journey.

Nagaland Advisor for Industry and Commerce Hekani Jakhalu Kense and SIDBI Chairman and Managing Director S Ramann were present on the occasion.

Kense said, "Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has been very clear in stating that if the state's economy has to grow, local entrepreneurs have to grow first."

Expressing gratitude to SIDBI, she expressed optimism that young entrepreneurs would avail the opportunity.

Ramann expressed hope that with the collaborative efforts of the Nagaland government, the state would soon see flourishing startups.

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