Udupi ZP CEO asks banks to step up lending to MSMEs
The Udupi Zilla Panchayat CEO has directed local banks to increase lending to MSMEs to address complaints of financial reluctance. While banks have met overall credit targets, the focus is now on improving support for small businesses and government schemes.
Why it matters
Increased credit access for MSMEs is vital for regional economic development and the success of government-backed self-employment initiatives.
With complaints that banks are reluctant to finance small and medium industries in Udupi district, Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Prateek Bayal on Monday directed them to extend financial assistance to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) for working capital and other needs.
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