Smt. Jolle Shashikala Anna Saheb, Hon’ble Minister for Women & Child Welfare Department, Visits LUB-K Office and Kusuri Mane

It was indeed a very pleasant day for Laghu Udyog Bharat on July 8, 2020 as Smt. Jolle Shashikala Anna Saheb, Hon’ble Minister for Women & Child Welfare Department, Empowerment of Differently Abled & Senior Citizens Department, Government of Karnataka along with Shri Anna Saheb, Hon’ble Member of Parliament; GoI visited LUB-K Office and interacted with our members.

Smt. Jolle Shashikala Anna Saheb Interacting with LUB-K members

The Minister was briefed about the role LUB-K plays in promoting business in the space of MSME sector in Karnataka. The Minister expressed her appreciation on the various initiatives that LUB-K has been working in promote MSME sector in the State. LUB-K also submitted a representation to promote Women Entrepreneurs business in Karnataka and sought the Minister’s personal intervention during MSME policy formulation to encourage more women to establish their own enterprises.

Smt. Chaya Prabhu, Vice President, LUB-K submitted a representation on Women Entrepreneurs to Hon’ble Minister

Smt. Jolle Shashikala Anna Saheb, addressing LUB-K members at Kusuri Mane said that she is highly impressed about the activities the Women Entrepreneurs are engaged in promoting their own business. She said: “When we give women entrepreneurs’ right opportunities they really excellence. All we need is to provide that small nudge, broad guidance and active support, they will reach heights with great ease. That is what LUB platform is providing and I am really mesmerized about the efforts.” She pointed out that marketing of products is the main bane for many women entrepreneurs and they withdraw due to this aspect. Smt. Shashikala assured: “Since I am in the Government now and I fully understand women

LUB-K Women Entrepreneurs greeting Shri Anna Saheb, Hon’ble MP, GoI

Smt. Jolle Shashikala Anna Saheb, addressing LUB-K members at Kusuri Mane

Entrepreneurs’ business dynamics, I will traverse that extra mile to support marketing of products wherever possible.”

Smt. Jolle Shashikala Anna Saheb appreciating the products displayed at Kusuri Mane

She further said that she will explore possibilities of effectively optimizing the Stree Shakti Bhavans established in Districts to promote women entrepreneurs in the State.

The Minister was very kind and receptive to all suggestions/requests and assured all possible support and guidance to LUB-K in all its future endeavours.