Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Director of Budget has raised serious concern over the lack of cooperation from various government departments in the ongoing budget preparation exercise. According to officials, many departments have either failed to submit key details or shared incomplete information, which is hampering the drafting process.
The first phase of budget discussions has already been completed, and the second phase is set to begin on October 8.
The director budget wrote to various departments that many of them did not give information about the important issues related to the budget.
A few departments have given incomplete information. All information about the departments’ plan of action, vacant posts, and other issues should be given for preparing the zero budget and rolling budget.
Sources said that despite repeated reminders, several departments are yet to furnish data on crucial schemes and financial requirements. The director has warned that without complete information, it would not be possible to move forward with accurate financial planning.
Principal secretaries of all departments have now been instructed to ensure that officers attend the upcoming round of discussions with complete details. The second phase of deliberations will continue till October 30, after which the budget will be reviewed at the principal secretary and ministerial level.
[Story by Staff Reporter]
