<p><em><strong>By Prasad Shejale,</strong></em><br /><br />The past year was challenging for all of us in many ways. The coronavirus pandemic has affected economies and financial stability of individuals, businesses as well as nations.</p>.<p>The budget this year should make efforts for supporting MSMEs and allow access to credit and latest technologies. Covid-19 gave a strong push to the digital sector and it has seen good growth across markets as well as industries.</p>.<p>The government should keep up with their focus on enhancing the digital infrastructure and strengthen it in Tier-2 and Tier-3 areas. I am happy to see the government’s support for the BharatNet programme and look forward to witnessing how it shapes up the digital media and entertainment industry ahead.</p>.<p>Also, considering the difficult times, I hope to see directed and strategic efforts from the government to provide the necessary assistance to the developing sectors as well as those who have a great potential to add value to the economy of the country."</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/union-budget-2021" target="_blank"><strong>Union Budget 2021 | Get the live news updates, views & analysis here</strong></a><br /><br /><em>(The author is the founder and CEO of Logicserve Digital)</em></p>
<p><em><strong>By Prasad Shejale,</strong></em><br /><br />The past year was challenging for all of us in many ways. The coronavirus pandemic has affected economies and financial stability of individuals, businesses as well as nations.</p>.<p>The budget this year should make efforts for supporting MSMEs and allow access to credit and latest technologies. Covid-19 gave a strong push to the digital sector and it has seen good growth across markets as well as industries.</p>.<p>The government should keep up with their focus on enhancing the digital infrastructure and strengthen it in Tier-2 and Tier-3 areas. I am happy to see the government’s support for the BharatNet programme and look forward to witnessing how it shapes up the digital media and entertainment industry ahead.</p>.<p>Also, considering the difficult times, I hope to see directed and strategic efforts from the government to provide the necessary assistance to the developing sectors as well as those who have a great potential to add value to the economy of the country."</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/union-budget-2021" target="_blank"><strong>Union Budget 2021 | Get the live news updates, views & analysis here</strong></a><br /><br /><em>(The author is the founder and CEO of Logicserve Digital)</em></p>