Itanagar, May 19 -- Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik has called for greater augmentation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state, stating that MSMEs can become a strong pillar of Arunachal Pradesh's socio-economic development.

Interacting with Santanu Srivastava, MD & CEO of Ishan International, at New Delhi on Tuesday, the Governor said Arunachal Pradesh possesses immense potential for entrepreneurship and local enterprise development due to its rich natural resources, tribal crafts, organic farming potential, forest produce, tourism opportunities, and unique cultural heritage.

He highlighted that MSMEs can generate sustainable livelihood opportunities for youth, women, artisans, farmers, and se...