• January 14, 2025

Himachal Pradesh Government Focuses on Financial Discipline and Effective Resource Utilization, Says CM Sukhu 

Himachal Pradesh Government Focuses on Financial Discipline and Effective Resource Utilization, Says CM Sukhu 

In a bid to ensure optimal financial management, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu chaired a review meeting with the Finance Department today. During the meeting, he highlighted the state government’s efforts in implementing strict financial discipline over the past two years. CM Sukhu reiterated that clear directives have been issued to all government departments to ensure the timely completion of any work or project once the budget allocation is made.

The Chief Minister emphasized that the government is committed to utilizing the state’s resources in a balanced manner for the welfare of all sections of society. Special attention is being paid to improving financial management practices, with an emphasis on clearing pending bills in key departments such as the Public Works Department and the Jal Shakti Department.

Furthermore, CM Sukhu conducted an in-depth review of several key areas, including e-delivery, budgeting, expenditure, and treasury management. He stressed the importance of adhering to financial timelines and optimizing the usage of state resources.

In addition to this, the Chief Minister chaired a separate review meeting regarding the financial status of the Energy Department, Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board, Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited, and other related entities. He was provided detailed information on their financial resources, current loans, and other relevant matters. Based on this information, the Chief Minister offered crucial guidelines to enhance financial efficiency within these departments.

The meetings were attended by key government officials, including Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena, Principal Secretary of Finance Devesh Kumar, Secretary of Finance Abhishek Jain, and several other senior officers, all of whom are involved in the administration and management of the state’s financial resources.

The government’s proactive measures, underlined by Chief Minister Sukhu, are aimed at streamlining financial operations and fostering sustainable economic growth for Himachal Pradesh.

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