Chennai, Feb. 27 -- Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Jitan Ram Manjhi on Thursday said the issue of rising raw material prices falls under multiple ministries, including finance, industry and steel, and assured stakeholders that he would coordinate with the concerned departments to address MSME concerns.

Speaking at an interactive meeting with industry associations and institutions at the Codissia Trade Fair Complex in Coimbatore, the minister highlighted the significant contribution of MSMEs to economic growth and employment generation, particularly for youth.

He reaffirmed the government's full support to the sector and said he would engage with the relevant ministries between March 9 and 15, 2026, to take up key...