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Collective work of startups, industry, govt will improve people's livelihoods: Goyal

New Delhi, Aug 26 (UNI) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday expressed confidence that collective work of innovators & startups, industry, and government will improve the livelihoods of people of the country.
Mr Goyal congratulated the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and Villgro Innovations Foundation for their initiative Powering Livelihoods which could have a multidimensional impact in villages of the country.
''The initiative could also fulfill Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of being vocal for local and also helping local go global. The collective work of innovators & startups, industry, and government will improve the livelihoods of people,'' he said.
In line with Prime Minister Modi’s call for Atma Nirbhar Bharat, Mr Goyal, along with, Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, and Co-Chair of UN-Energy; and NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar launched Powering Livelihoods, an initiative by the CEEW and Villgro, to boost the country's rural economy.
Mr Goyal complimented CEEW for completing 10 years of servicing the nation.
''Institutions like CEEW are helping the country to move forward in its endeavour towards clean energy. India is making rapid strides in using clean and renewable energy. We should look at leveraging modern technology and see how we can power livelihoods in villages,'' he said.
Mr Rajiv Kumar also congratulated CEEW for this remarkable feat to help in raising 22 crore for the six enterprises.
''One of NITI Aayog’s mandates is innovation, and I am glad that your initiative Powering Livelihoods is supporting such innovative enterprises. There are more than 3.5 crores microentrepreneurs in rural India who have huge potential for contributing to India's growth.
''Despite their potential, they suffer because of certain constraints like access to infrastructure and credit that hinders their growth.
''We're committed to a self-reliant India and Powering Livelihoods programme will certainly contribute to the Atma Nirbhar Bharat - by addressing the major constraints for growth among rural micro-entrepreneurs and ensuring that our need for fossil fuels and its imports are reduced,'' he added.
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