Assam Cabinet Bars Ministers From Announcing New Schemes Without Approval
NDTV
The cabinet decided that the Budget Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly will commence on March 14 to present the state's financial statement for the 2022-23 fiscal.
The Assam government on Thursday barred all ministers, including Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, from announcing any new scheme without prior permission and considering the availability of financial resources.
The decision to not announce new schemes at public programmes was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Sarma.
During official tours and public programmes, the ministers will provide information only on schemes that are already part of the Budget or any other government announcement, said an official communique shared by Sarma on Twitter.
"In the interest of financial prudence, CM and other Ministers not to make any fresh announcements without taking into consideration availability of adequate financial resources. However, after consulting departments, schemes can be taken up as per request made during the function," it added.
