ing greater participation of women in small and medium-sized industries and businesses should be further expanded.
He also directed that digital platforms be used effectively to give local entrepreneurs access to national and international commercial markets.
The prime minister said Smeda’s strategy for promoting businesses should cover as many regions and sectors as possible.
He further directed the authority to formulate a strategy comprising special measures to organise production and commercial linkages of agricultural commodities.
He directed that equal attention should be given to financial support for entrepreneurs, enhancement of technical capacity and provision of facilities.