New Delhi, Sep 25 (PTI) The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has rolled out the Development of Industry Associations (DIA) scheme to create stronger and financially sustainable industry associations for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

The initiative was inaugurated by Department of Financial Services (DFS) Secretary M Nagaraju at the National Conclave on DIA in the capital on Wednesday, an official statement said.

The conclave saw participation from about 125 representatives of 90 industry associations across sectors such as engineering, textiles, plastics, electronics, food processing and furniture, including eight associations from four north-eastern states.

SIDBI CMD Manoj Mittal said, “Strong clusters need strong industry associations." He said the ban

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