ASSOCHAM Immediate Past President, Dr Niranjan Hiranandani writes on how the central government has taken a lot of steps in the recent past to provide a boost to the MSME sector, however more needs to be undertaken for MSMEs to enhance their liquidity, skill development.The micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) is the backbone of Indian economy and the second-largest employment generator in the country needs special attention to come out of the present crisis. The MSME sector in India generates nearly 70 million, has a network of 30 million units and manufactures more than 6000 differential products has been hit adversely by the Covid pandemic as most economic activities had come to a complete standstill.