Mangaluru: B.A. Nazeer, President of the Canara Plastic Manufacturers & Traders Association, termed the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as MSME-friendly, highlighting considerable benefits for the sector.
Praising the budget, he mentioned that the announcement of a new Credit Guarantee scheme and a New Assessment Model for MSME credit will boost credit flow to the MSME sector.
He further noted that extending credit support during stressful periods is definitely a step in the right direction.
He also praised the enhancement of the Mudra Credit limit from 10 lakhs to 20 lakhs, which will help micro units avail financial facilities without collateral security.
Concluding, he stated that all these announcements, if implemented effectively, will definitely boost the growth of the MSME sector.
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Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
