Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel today said Rs 1,800-crore advances were extended to small and big industrialists during a camp under the 'Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojna'.
Patel also called upon women entrepreneurs to take advantage of the women's empowerment schemes, notably the Women Industrial Park, set up by Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) at Sanand.
"Rs 1,800-crore advances were extended to small and big industrialists during a camp under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojna in Gujarat," she said inaugurating the Vibrant Gujarat Business Women Conclave organised by Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industries here.
Patel said that industrial development in the state was no more restricted to urban areas and it has spread to rural and even remote areas in the tribal belt.
The Chief Minister also asked women to fight social evils, superstitions and social inequality.
Bollywood actress Kajol Devgn, present on the occasion, exhorted women to work, which she said was necessary for self-esteem.
GCCI Women Wing Chairperson Grishma Trivedi said one purpose of this conclave is to encourage women entrepreneurs in rural areas.
Under the 'Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojna' banks, NBFCs and MFIs would provide loans between Rs 50,000 to Rs 10 lakh to the unfunded sections of the society.
