Effective steps taken to ensure financial discipline: Himachal CM Sukhu

CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said the government has taken effective steps towards financial discipline during its two-year tenure.

Chairing the review meeting of the Finance Department here, he said the government was ensuring prudent financial management. “All government departments have been given clear directions that after budget allocation for any work or project, the stipulated period for its completion should be strictly adhered to,” he said.

Sukhu said the government was committed to the welfare of every section of the society by making optimum and balanced use of the resources of the state. For this, special attention was being given to financial management. The CM directed the officials to clear all pending bills of Public Works Department and Jal Shakti Department. He conducted a detailed review of subjects related to e- delivery, budget, expenditure and treasury, etc.

In another review meeting of HPSEB, HPPCL and other undertakings, he took detailed information on various subjects related to their financial status and resources.