Bengaluru, June 1 -- The Union government is set to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Innovation in Bengaluru's Peenya Industrial Area to support the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Karnataka and across the country.

Minister of State for MSME Shobha Karandlaje made the announcement at the award ceremony of the Global MSME Conclave, organised by the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru on Saturday, according to The Hindu.

Underlining the sector's significance, Karandlaje noted that MSMEs currently employ nearly 33 crore people and contribute approximately 30 per cent to India's Gross Domestic Product.

She...