Karnataka Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda today promised to increase loan amount for setting up small-scale or cottage industries from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 50 lakh.
“My government is determined to increase the loan amount to Rs 50 lakh for setting up small-scale or cottage industries,” he said addressing a gathering during Gandhi Jayanti celebrations here. Gowda said the state government has already announced it would give 15 per cent rebate to boost sales and popularise khadi products.
“The state government has directed concerned authorities to release Rs 5 crore to Rs 6 crore to promote khadi products,” he added.
He said the government was committed to completely stop distillation and sale of illicit liquor and added that steps had been initiated to make Karnataka free of illicit liquor.
The Chief Minister said the government was committed to eradicate untouchability within legal framework. Former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, who was also present, said steps should be taken to include Gandhian philosophy in syllabi of schools and college.
Chhattisgarh has promised Karnataka an extra 100 MW in the next six months in addition to 200 MW being supplied to enable the state tide over acute power crisis, Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda said today.
“Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has promised to give extra 100 Mw in next six months if we need it. They have made arrangements to supply 200 Mw from Saturday night,” he told reporters at the sidelines of Gandhi Jayanti celebrations.
Gowda said he would make a formal announcement of the list of drought affected districts in tomorrows meeting with Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of affected areas.
He said the government would take steps to mitigate the suffering of farmers in Kadur, Chitradurga, Bijapur, Bagalkot and Chindanur areas, which had recorded deficit rainfall.
Gowda said he had a telephonic talk with Housing Minister V Somanna on details of the slipper attack on him by a BJP worker yesterday.
“I have asked police to hold an enquiry into it,” he said. Asked about cabinet expansion, Gowda said: “It will take some time.”
