As govt employees agitate for pending allowances worth crores, Himachal faces mounting debt, limited revenue sources, losses due to rains and limited support from Centre.
Civil servants held press briefing to say West Bengal had no pending utilisation certificates, as flagged by CAG in audit report. CM Mamata Banerjee has also raised issue with PMO.
Capital expenditure of 23 states grew by 52% in April-September 2023 over same period last yr, but discontinuation of GST compensation, tapering of grants could weigh down some states.
States have seen stronger revenues and have been prudent with their expenditure, leading to better deficit ratios. But capex needs to increase & debt needs to reduce.
Displeasure over the practice was expressed during a presentation made by Finance Secretary T.V. Somanathan at national conclave of chief secretaries in Dharamshala last month.
Less than a year before the First Constitutional Amendment, Patel wrote to Nehru about Supreme Court rulings that had 'knocked the bottom out' of press control laws.
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.
The Himachals pay scales are among highiest, in the top 5 states of India. Himachal is generally following Punjab state pay scales which are generally higher than central pay scales ( GOI)
Government employee ratio with state population is probably highest in HP
The Himachals pay scales are among highiest, in the top 5 states of India. Himachal is generally following Punjab state pay scales which are generally higher than central pay scales ( GOI)
Government employee ratio with state population is probably highest in HP