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Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Eye on investments, govt increases subsidy for dairy units to 35%
To attract investment in the dairy sector, the state government has decided to increase the subsidy for setting up new units or upgrading the existing ones to 35 per cent or up to Rs 5 crore. The state Cabinet on Thursday gave its nod to the amendments to the UP Dairy Development and Milk Production Promotion Policy 2022. Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister Dharampal Singh said that so far, only 10 per cent subsidy was given by the state government under the existing policy, whereas under the policies like Food Processing Industry Policy 2023, 35 per cent subsidy or up to Rs 5 crore was given. 'Similarly, now under the Uttar Pradesh Dairy Development and Milk Production Promotion Policy, a subsidy of 35 per cent, up to Rs 5 crore, will be given for establishing new dairy units as well as for the upgradation of existing ones,' Singh said. He said that apart from this, 35 per cent of the cost or up to Rs 2.5 crore would also be given for modernisation in dairy plants, while 35 per cent or up to Rs 1 crore would be given for the purchase of machinery and equipment. 'While another 35 per cent of the cost, up to Rs 1 crore, has been offered for setting up of cold chain for dairy products,' the minister said. As part of efforts to make Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayats financially self-sufficient, the Cabinet on Thursday allowed the rural bodies to undertake activities with the available resources for generating earnings with the state government providing the gram panchayat five times the assistance amount. 'For example, if through activities like undertaking fish breeding in the existing ponds or through local markets, if Gram Sabha is able to earn Rs 10,000, then the government would provide them five times the amount,that is Rs 50,000, as assistance to enhance their earnings further. A maximum of Rs 5 lakh assistance based on the maximum Rs 1 lakh earning of the Gram Panchayat, would be provided by the government,' said Cabinet Minister Suresh Khanna.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Ente Keralam' expo to begin in Kollam on May 11
'Ente Keralam', an exhibition and trade fair being organised in connection with the fourth-anniversary celebrations of the State government will begin here on May 11. Asramam Maidan will be the venue for the expo, showcasing the development, welfare, and service initiatives implemented by the governments in the district over the past nine years. Along with informative and entertaining sights, different cultural programmes and a food court serving a wide range of delicacies will be part of the event. Admission is free for the expo that will conclude on May 17. The expo will be held in an area of 79,000 sq ft, including a 55,000 sq ft air-conditioned pavilion, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The welfare schemes and free services of the government will be showcased in 156 theme stalls. In 96 commercial stalls, there will be product displays and sales at fair prices from various departments and government agencies. The main attractions include the Information and Public Relations department's exhibition showcasing the achievements of Kerala, an agricultural exhibition and trade fair, cultural and artistic programmes, a food festival, a book fair, sports, entertainment and knowledge-based programmes, a caravan tourism exhibition, a Startup Mission exhibition, science and technology exhibitions, a sports exhibition, a police dog show, a mini-theatre show, an exhibition introducing modern technologies, the sports and recreation sector, live competitions, quizzes, other activity corners, and selfie points. While various departments will provide government services free of charge, seminars, art performances and career orientation programmes will also be part of Ente Keralam. Various programmes aimed at raising awareness against substance abuse will also be held. Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal will inaugurate the event and Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development, J. Chinchurani, will preside over the function. Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar will deliver the keynote address while District Collector N. Devidas, Members of Parliament N. K. Premachandran, Kodikunnil Suresh, and K. C. Venugopal, and Members of the Legislative Assembly M. Mukesh, M. Noushad, Sujith Vijayan Pillai, G. S. Jayalal, Kovoor Kunjumon, P. S. Supal, P. C. Vishnunath, and C. R. Mahesh will also attend.
