<p class="title">The budget though good, should have focussed on programmes aimed at job creation, residents felt on Thursday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) president Isaac Vaz said that the announcement of 90% subsidy for Israel model Hydroponics Farming, will help technically qualified youth find gainful employment.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“The proposed upgrade of the Hassan-Mangalore Rail connectivity is a welcome move for the development of Dakshina Kannada district,” he stressed.</p>.<p class="bodytext">KCCI had demanded the government to reduce VAT on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) to 1% in line with Kannur Airport. “Mangalore Airport is suffering as VAT on ATF is presently 28%. Unfortunately, the government has ignored our demand, perhaps due to the financial constraints,” Isaac Vaz said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Senior Chartered Accountant and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Indian Mangaluru branch Chairman S S Nayak told <span class="italic">DH</span> that the state budget 2020 is an inclusive budget which has kept in mind, the progress of all communities.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“For the first time in the history of the state budget, a budget meant for children was presented. As much as Rs 35,330 crore is reserved for various programmes involving the development of children within the 18 years,” he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Subsidy for drip irrigation, assistance for micro farmers and support for organic farming are good steps announced by the CM. Nayak felt for a need to introduce Karnataka New Industrial Policy for 2020.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Sujith Kumar, an autorickshaw driver from the city, said the scheme announcing financial assistance to children of autorickshaw drivers was a welcome step. However, the hike in the duties of petrol and diesel will be a huge burden on the common man.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Suneetha Acharya from Kottara Chowki said the scheme on purchasing of products prepared by self-help groups (SHGs) for government departments, is a good step by the government.</p>
<p class="title">The budget though good, should have focussed on programmes aimed at job creation, residents felt on Thursday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) president Isaac Vaz said that the announcement of 90% subsidy for Israel model Hydroponics Farming, will help technically qualified youth find gainful employment.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“The proposed upgrade of the Hassan-Mangalore Rail connectivity is a welcome move for the development of Dakshina Kannada district,” he stressed.</p>.<p class="bodytext">KCCI had demanded the government to reduce VAT on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) to 1% in line with Kannur Airport. “Mangalore Airport is suffering as VAT on ATF is presently 28%. Unfortunately, the government has ignored our demand, perhaps due to the financial constraints,” Isaac Vaz said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Senior Chartered Accountant and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Indian Mangaluru branch Chairman S S Nayak told <span class="italic">DH</span> that the state budget 2020 is an inclusive budget which has kept in mind, the progress of all communities.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“For the first time in the history of the state budget, a budget meant for children was presented. As much as Rs 35,330 crore is reserved for various programmes involving the development of children within the 18 years,” he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Subsidy for drip irrigation, assistance for micro farmers and support for organic farming are good steps announced by the CM. Nayak felt for a need to introduce Karnataka New Industrial Policy for 2020.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Sujith Kumar, an autorickshaw driver from the city, said the scheme announcing financial assistance to children of autorickshaw drivers was a welcome step. However, the hike in the duties of petrol and diesel will be a huge burden on the common man.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Suneetha Acharya from Kottara Chowki said the scheme on purchasing of products prepared by self-help groups (SHGs) for government departments, is a good step by the government.</p>