Chennai, March 30 -- Large industrial investments need to be complemented by strong growth in the MSME sector to ensure that economic gains reach common citizens, industrialist and DMK manifesto committee member Suresh Samantham told ANI, highlighting the importance of linking big industry with smaller enterprises.

"The manifesto talks about bringing in huge investments for large industries, around Rs 18 lakh crore. But if these investments have to reach the common people, these investments have to flow through MSMEs," he said.

According to him, the plan also includes fresh investments of around Rs 5 lakh crore in the MSME sector to help strengthen smaller businesses and support wider economic participation.

"The manifesto also talks a...