The Centre has cautioned all the state chief secretaries against resorting to “freebies” and is pushing them to increase capital expenditure instead, ET has gathered. At the third National Conference of Chief Secretaries held last week in New Delhi, top state government officials were advised to guide the ruling politicians against “freebies” . The suggestion … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Wednesday that his government aims for saturation of welfare schemes among the intended beneficiaries and he is “searching” for those who may still be left out through the Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra. The PM has been holding regular interactions with those getting these benefits to get their feedback and … Read more
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday claimed that her government could have included more people under its social welfare schemes if the Centre had cleared the state’s dues. Banerjee, while addressing a public meeting in Alipurduar, said her government stands by all sections of the society, including tea garden workers, tribals and labourers. … Read more
