Africa-Press – Mauritius. The SME Mauritius Ltd in collaboration with the Academy of Design and Innovation, organised, today at the Farmers Service Centre in Goodlands, a certificate award ceremony for some 69 female participants of the Social Entrepreneurship Programme.
The Minister of Industrial Development, SMEs and Cooperatives, Mr Soomilduth Bholah; the Minister of Arts and Cultural Heritage, Mr Avinash Teeluck; the Chief Executive Officer of SME Mauritius Ltd, Mr Ravin Rampersad; the Director of Academy of Design and Innovation, Mrs Sabrina Ramsamy Iranah; and other personalities were present on the occasion.
In his speech, Minister Bholah highlighted the significance of the training sessions conducted in 15 villages across eight social centers in the north, where the female participants completed SME courses, commending their achievement.
He stressed the aim to empower these participants through certification, intending to equip them with skills for entrepreneurial endeavors and fostering independence.
The Minister emphasised Government’s commitment to providing financial support for business ventures, underscoring the equal importance of training, knowledge, and product recognition facilitated by SME Mauritius Ltd to ensure sustained success.
Additionally, he highlighted SME’s provision of low-interest grants and urged the participants to utilise their acquired knowledge to establish businesses, leveraging the available facilities and oversight.
Furthermore, Minister Bholah reiterated Government’s goal to promote social entrepreneurship among women and young individuals, aiming to create a sustainable income source.
He urged the participants to employ their training in entrepreneurial pursuits, highlighting the extensive support and monitoring systems in place to ensure success.
This initiative, he added, aligns with a larger strategy aimed at fostering economic independence and propelling socio-economic growth through entrepreneurial empowerment.
Minister Teeluck, for his part, underlined the broader impact of the training, stating that it not only aids participants in establishing their businesses but also fosters growth opportunities for others through their endeavors.
He highlighted a significant shift in the trajectory of SMEs and industrial sectors, particularly in the post-COVID-19 landscape. Underlining Government’s policies, he asserted their role in preserving small enterprises and securing employment within them.
Moreover, he noted a substantial rise in local production across diverse sectors, underscoring their crucial role in the country’s development and progress.
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