Answer: Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
Notes: The Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Steel informed Parliament about four Smart Advanced Manufacturing and Rapid Transformation Hub (SAMARTH) Centres. These centres were established under the Scheme for Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector. SAMARTH Udyog Bharat 4.0 is an Industry 4.0 initiative by the Ministry of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises. Industry 4.0 involves digital technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and robotics to improve efficiency and decision-making. These centres assist industries, including Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), by training the workforce through workshops, consultancy, and incubation support for startups.
