Finmin invites suggestions for Budget 2017-18
People can submit suggestions either directly in the comments box or attach a PDF document
In order to encourage
public participation and bring in greater transparency, the Finance Ministry has
invited suggestions from public for Budget 2017-18.
People can submit their
suggestions by December 15.
To promote Jan Bhagidari,
citizens from all walks of life are welcome to be a part of the budget making process,
said a post on myGov portal.
People can submit
suggestions either directly in the comments box or attach a PDF document, it
said, adding that this has been a regular feature on the portal for the last
two years.
"Last year we had an
overwhelming response with over 40,000+ suggestions for Union/ Railway budget.
Several of the suggestions received on myGov were incorporated in the last
year's budget," it said.
Citing various suggestion
incorporated in the current year Budget, myGov portal said, these included
announcement about Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) on fertilisers, creation of
separate irrigation fund, Price Stabilisation Fund for pulses and introduction
of special agricultural cess.
"We seek your
valuable ideas to continue the tradition of the Union Budget incorporating the
citizens' aspirations," it said.
The Budget is expected to
unveiled on February 1.
Meanwhile, Finance Ministry also
informed that media entry will be restricted from December 1 as work for
preparation of General Budget 2017-18 has already
commenced.
Source | Business Standard
| 30 November 2016
Regards
Pralhad
Jadhav
Senior
Manager @ Library
Khaitan & Co
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