Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], October 21 (ANI/PNN): About 34 entrepreneurs from the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in the State of Punjab were honored for their immense contribution to the industrial sector at the special conclave 'MSME-The Future is Now' organized by Federation of Industrial and Commercial Organisation (FICO)-I AM SME OF INDIA at Ludhiana. MSMEs play an important role in the economic development of Punjab, particularly in the areas of production, exports, and employment creation. The key to Ludhiana's rise as a major industrial centre in India lies in the expansion of its micro, small, and medium enterprise sector. Over the years, Ludhiana, Punjab's industrial hub, has become a synonym for industrial excellence in the region's far northern reaches. The city is home to tens of thousands of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. People's inherent entrepreneurial spirit has made Ludhiana a centre for the machine tool industry.