Indian minister for road transport and highway and for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) Nitin Gadkari has said the MSME and textiles ministries are jointly devising a Solar Cluster Scheme for the handloom sector in which two solar charkhas (spinning wheels) each will be given to 10 lakh women, helping generate employment opportunities. The government is committed to supporting MSMEs facing difficulties during the lockdown and discussions are under way for financing 10 per cent of their working capital and introduction of a deferred payment plan for units in distress, he said.

The government is focused on saving the sector and helping those facing problems by increasing production, exports and enhancing job creation. It is emphasizing on job creation in rural, agricultural, tribal, with a focus on development of 115 aspirant districts across the country.