Additives cos urge mandatory use for eco-friendly plastic
Manufacturers of additives for the plastic industry have urged government support to this sector given the highly fragmented nature of the industry. Stressing the use of additives to improve the recycling of plastics without environmental pollution, additives manufacturers at Plastec 2008 called for the government to make these mandatory. 

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A budget in the name of ‘vote bank’ politics
Finance Minister P. Chidambaram announced a Rs. 60,000 crore package for farmers in the Union Budget presented on Feb. 29. Marginal farmers with land holdings upto 1 hectare and small farmers with holdings of 1-2 hectares will have a complete waiver of their loans. Loans overdue upto December 31st, 2007 which have remained unpaid till Feb 29, 2007 will be covered under the package.

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CII for green youth
The Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) will host the fourth Yi (Young Indians) National Summit on Feb. 15 and 16 in Chennai. This year’s theme is “Wake up India,” with a special focus on climate change and its risks which could derail India’s economic progress.

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A man sits on a Jerry Covington motorcycle at the Millionaire Fair of luxury goods in Moscow, November 23, 2007. Photo:Reuters

LIC launches Health Plus
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), the largest public sector insurance provider, has ventured into the health insurance sector with its new unit-linked ‘Health Plus’ scheme. The scheme makes provisions for future health-related expenses.

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