New Delhi, July 1 -- Union Minister for MSME Jitan Ram Manjhi reviewed the implementation of key MSME schemes in Ladakh during a two-day visit to Leh, becoming the first Union MSME Minister to visit the Union Territory.

The review focused on the progress of flagship programmes, challenges in implementation and measures to strengthen the MSME ecosystem in the region.

During the review meeting, officials from the Ministry of MSME, the Ladakh administration, banks, industry bodies and entrepreneurs assessed the implementation of various schemes, including progress under programmes being executed by the Industries and Commerce Department.

Stakeholders also discussed issues related to credit access, subsidies, market linkages and scheme imp...