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West Bengal hosts the highest number of MSMEs in the country and they play a vital role in the state economy.
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Export bodies and organizations jointly have written to the state government for relaxation for their survival and export commitments.
KOLKATA: In the wake of the extension of COVID-19 induced restrictions till June 15 in West Bengal, the Small and Medium Enterprises and exporters have sought relaxation from restrictions for their survival.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday extended the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions till June 15.
SMEs have urged the chief minister that the extension of restrictions without amendments or relief will adversely affect the micro medium and small enterprises (MSME) of the state.
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Cattle bone shortage: Commerce Dept asks Animal Husbandry Dept to take action
February 05, 2021
The requirement is around 18,000 tonnes per month against a supply of 13,000 tonnes
The requirement is around 18,000 tonnes per month against a supply of 13,000 tonnes×
Taking up a news report published by
BusinessLine under the heading ‘Cattle bone shortage hits Gelatin manufacturers; imports soar’ on January 20, the Commerce Department has asked the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying to examine the matter and take appropriate action.
In its letter to the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, the Commerce Department said it has learnt from the Chemicals and Allied Products Export Promotion Council (Capexil), that there is acute shortage of principal raw material, crushed bones or gel bones, to the extent of about 35 per cent of the requirement resulting in the decline in production and export of gelatin-based products like capsules.