Harassment of people by Microfinance companies: CM Siddaramaiah to hold meeting with officials
Bengaluru: Taking serious note of the issues faced by the public due to microfinance institutions, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has decided to convene a meeting with officials to address the growing concerns.
The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Home Office Krishna on January 25, where officials will discuss the alleged malpractices of microfinance institutions operating in the state. The move comes amid rising complaints of harassment by these institutions in several districts, including Haveri, Mysuru, Udupi, and Chikkamagaluru.
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Reports indicate that many people, unable to cope with mounting pressure and threats from microfinance agencies, have been forced to leave their homes and towns. In some cases, individuals have also taken their own lives due to financial distress.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
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.
