Finance ministry red flags extending free food scheme
The finance ministry‘s Department of Expenditure has argued against extending the free food ration scheme beyond September or making any major tax cuts, warning of consequences for the government’s fiscal position. The government in March extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) for six months to September. The government has budgeted ₹2.07 lakh … Read more