{"id":9373,"date":"2025-02-13T21:32:49","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T16:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amironews.com\/?p=9373"},"modified":"2025-02-13T21:32:54","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T16:02:54","slug":"deve-gowda-calls-for-rural-reforms-msme-support-and-water-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amironews.com\/?p=9373","title":{"rendered":"Deve Gowda Calls for Rural Reforms, MSME Support, and Water Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Former PM Warns of Migration Crisis, Stresses on Economic Stability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Delhi: Former Prime Minister and Rajya Sabha MP H.D. Deve Gowda, despite health concerns, addressed the Upper House on pressing national issues, advocating for rural reforms, targeted support for micro and small enterprises (MSEs), and long-term water security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acknowledging Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman\u2019s efforts, Gowda commended the Union Budget for its inclusive approach. \u201cShe has done her best to protect the interests of the people, and I congratulate her,\u201d he said. However, he raised concerns over growing rural-to-urban migration, particularly to Bengaluru, which now has a population of 1.4 crore. \u201cOur youth are abandoning villages for cities. This imbalance will worsen unless we create sustainable rural livelihoods,\u201d he cautioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Push for MSME Reforms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gowda underscored the need for a distinct policy framework for micro and small enterprises, which he argued struggle to compete with medium-sized industries for financial aid. \u201cMicro and small enterprises need separate policies to survive,\u201d he asserted, urging the government to exclude CIBIL scores from MSME loan approvals, lower interest rates to 7-8%, and eliminate foreclosure penalties for early loan repayments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Call for Agricultural Boards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turning to agriculture, the veteran leader advocated for a dedicated National Board for crops like jackfruit and jamun, similar to the existing Makhana Board in Bihar. \u201cThese crops have immense potential, requiring minimal investment while offering high returns. If a board can be set up for Makhana, why not for jackfruit and jamun?\u201d he questioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Water Security and the Godavari-Kaveri Link<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Water scarcity was another key issue highlighted by Gowda, who pointed out that nearly 1,500 private tankers in Bengaluru exploit lower-income residents. While welcoming the \u20b91,400 crore allocation for drinking water projects, he emphasized the need for a long-term solution. \u201cThe Godavari-Kaveri linkage is crucial for ensuring sustainable water security,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Appeal for Long-Term Economic Stability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concluding his speech, Gowda urged the government to prioritize asset-building over short-term populist measures. \u201cWe must focus on long-term economic stability and development to secure the future of our people,\u201d he said, calling for immediate action on rural growth, MSME reforms, and water security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former PM Warns of Migration Crisis, Stresses on Economic Stability New Delhi: Former Prime Minister and Rajya Sabha MP H.D. Deve Gowda, despite health concerns, addressed the Upper House on pressing national issues, advocating for rural reforms, targeted support for micro and small enterprises (MSEs), and long-term water security. 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