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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Rope in Gram Panchayat members, officials for caste census in Karntaka: Congress MLC
Congress MLC Dinesh Gooligowda has appealed to the State government to mobilise 92,000 members of 5,950 Gram Panchayats (GP) in Karnataka to create public awareness about the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey, popularly known as the caste census, by involving bill collectors, data entry operators, secretaries, and PDOs in the enumeration process. In a letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and Minister for Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Department Priyank Kharge, the MLC urged the government to give instructions to Deputy Commissioners and Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officers to conduct special gram sabhas and ward meetings to inform the public about the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey. To complete this survey within the stipulated timeframe, he said, 'it is appropriate to utilise the services of 92,000 members of 5,950 GPs to create awareness among the public and extend their cooperation for the survey. Their familiarity with the local population and influence within the community will help build trust in the enumeration process.'
New Indian Express
02-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Congress MLC Dinesh Gooligowda writes to CM, urges to pay additional interest rate to NABARD
BENGALURU: Congress MLC Dinesh Gooligowda has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar to pay an additional interest rate of 4.25% to NABARD on behalf of the state Apex Bank, which will then be able to borrow higher amounts from the central agricultural institution. The additional loan will enable the Apex Bank, DCC banks and primary societies to conduct business sustainably and provide necessary services to farmers. Every year, NABARD provides loans to DCC banks through the Apex Bank at low interest rates. DCC Banks provide loans to farmers through primary agricultural cooperative societies in their jurisdiction, Gowda pointed out in his letter. Last year, NABARD provided Rs 5,450 crore loan to the Apex Bank at 4% interest rate. But this time, NABARD has limited the amount that can be borrowed at 4% to Rs 2,700 crore. 'For additional loans, it charges 8.25% interest,'' he stated. These restrictions will lead to capital shortage for the Apex Bank and DCC banks and affect distribution of loans to farmers for the kharif season. This will in turn affect the foodgrain production targets for the year, he wrote.
