Tirupati hosts 6th MSME workshop to push entrepreneurship

Tirupati: As part of the Andhra Pradesh government’s drive to create at least one entrepreneur in every family, Tirupati district hosted its sixth Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) workshop at Kachapi Auditorium on Tuesday.

Senior officials, including DIC General Manager Chandrasekhar, DRDA Project Director Sobhan Babu, APIIC Zonal Manager Vijayabharat Reddy, MEPMA PD, bankers, and industry representatives attended.

District Collector Venkateswar stated that the state is conducting these workshops to boost industrial growth and ensure financial independence, particularly for women.

The “One Family – One Entrepreneur” initiative aims to transform households from job-seekers into job-creators, with self-help groups and the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme helping rural women achieve an annual household income of at least Rs. 1 lakh.

The Collector noted that expanding the MSME sector is crucial to reducing dependence on government jobs. Highlighting Tirupati’s industrial prowess, he pointed to Sri City—which employs over 70,000 people, including 32,000 women—alongside major clusters like Hero MotoCorp, Mambattu SEZ, and the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster.

Entrepreneurs were urged to adopt modern technology and digital marketing. The Collector emphasized that local specialties like Kalamkari, Venkatagiri sarees, and Narayanavanam handlooms require better branding akin to Araku coffee.

Furthermore, officials stressed financial discipline and urged eligible entrepreneurs to complete Udyam registrations to unlock government incentives and credit facilities.

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Vani Mallela is a Staff Reporter at The Hans India and an accomplished journalist and content creator from the erstwhile Chittoor district. With over 16 years of professional experience, she has built a strong reputation for covering crime, politics, and entertainment, delivering stories that are accurate, engaging, and impactful. She holds a postgraduate degree from Sri Venkateswara University and received professional journalism training at Rachana Journalism College, Hyderabad, with a focus on science and mass communication. Her expertise includes field reporting, investigative journalism, fact-checking, and source development, enabling her to produce balanced and credible reports under tight deadlines. Vani is recognised for her sharp news sense, concise writing style, and ability to uncover compelling human-interest stories that reflect the voices and concerns of local communities. Her extensive knowledge of the Tirupati region, coupled with her diverse family background and broad cultural exposure, brings depth, empathy, and context to her reporting. A dedicated journalist committed to ethical and responsible reporting, Vani continually enhances her knowledge by keeping abreast of current affairs through regular newspaper reading and extensive research. Her professionalism, accuracy, and passion for storytelling have made her a respected voice in regional journalism.

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