Patna, June 15 -- The foundation stone for a new Technology Centre at Khizarsarai in Bihar's Gaya district was laid on Monday by Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, marking a major step towards strengthening the MSME ecosystem and industrial development in southern Bihar. Addressing the event, Dr. Rajneesh, Additional Secretary and Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME, highlighted the growing contribution of the MSME sector to the Indian economy. He said MSMEs contribute 31.1 percent to GDP, account for 35 percent of manufacturing output, and contribute 48.5 percent of the country's exports. The sector is also the second-largest employer after agriculture, providing employment to 38.21 cro...