Union Minister Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma on Sunday said the central government will increase the number of technology centres to provide tools, trained personnel and consultancy to MSMEs for stimulating growth of industries. Verma, the union minister of state for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), inaugurated a two-day 'MSME Technology Centers Conclave' here, and highlighted the crucial role played by the sector during the COVID-19 crisis.