Rajasthan
Rural Development: Only 41% Of Fund Spent Under Central Scheme Till September First Wk |
Jaipur: In a recent review meeting of rural schemes by rural development and panchayati raj minister Ramesh Chand Meena, it was revealed that only 41.45%, i.e., Rs 1,104.38 crore, of the total fund available of Rs 2,664.33 crore for the financial year 2023-24 under the 15th finance commission was spent by the department (up to September 15) in development work of villages.
According to data received from the department, the provision under the 15th finance commission was Rs 2,989 crore for the financial year 2023-24. The opening balance for the scheme was Rs 1,185.83 crore for the year 2023-24 and Rs 1,478.50 crore was released during the year, it stated.
Sirohi (26.39% expenditure), Banswara (28.58%), Kota (28.68% expenditure), Pali (29.11% expenditure) and Bhilwara (29.71%) are the worst performers under the scheme, data received from the department stated.
During the meeting, the minister expressed displeasure over the slow progress in work in some districts. He gave directions to the department to take appropriate action by issuing warning to the officials concerned for the slow progress in these districts, according to officials in the department.
Of the total fund availability of Rs 72.1 crore in Sirohi under the scheme, Rs 19.02 crore was spent by the district.
In Banswara, of the total fund availability of Rs 125 crore, there was an expenditure of Rs 35.73 crore.
Similarly, in Kota, of the total fund availability of Rs 58.82 crore, only Rs 16.87 crore was spent and in Pali, of the total fund availability of Rs 102.27 crore, Rs 29.77 crore was utilised by the district.
In Bhilwara, of the total fund availability of Rs 92.65 crore, there was a total expenditure of Rs 27.53 crore. Among the better performing districts of the state are Jhalawar (80.97% expenditure), Bundi (67.02%), Dausa (64.65% expenditure), Churu (63.70% expenditure) and Dholpur (62.18% expenditure).
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According to data received from the department, the provision under the 15th finance commission was Rs 2,989 crore for the financial year 2023-24. The opening balance for the scheme was Rs 1,185.83 crore for the year 2023-24 and Rs 1,478.50 crore was released during the year, it stated.
Sirohi (26.39% expenditure), Banswara (28.58%), Kota (28.68% expenditure), Pali (29.11% expenditure) and Bhilwara (29.71%) are the worst performers under the scheme, data received from the department stated.
During the meeting, the minister expressed displeasure over the slow progress in work in some districts. He gave directions to the department to take appropriate action by issuing warning to the officials concerned for the slow progress in these districts, according to officials in the department.
Of the total fund availability of Rs 72.1 crore in Sirohi under the scheme, Rs 19.02 crore was spent by the district.
In Banswara, of the total fund availability of Rs 125 crore, there was an expenditure of Rs 35.73 crore.
Similarly, in Kota, of the total fund availability of Rs 58.82 crore, only Rs 16.87 crore was spent and in Pali, of the total fund availability of Rs 102.27 crore, Rs 29.77 crore was utilised by the district.
In Bhilwara, of the total fund availability of Rs 92.65 crore, there was a total expenditure of Rs 27.53 crore. Among the better performing districts of the state are Jhalawar (80.97% expenditure), Bundi (67.02%), Dausa (64.65% expenditure), Churu (63.70% expenditure) and Dholpur (62.18% expenditure).
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Pakistan’s development expenditure comes to standstill amid fiscal challenges
Pakistan’s development expenditure has significantly slowed down, with only Rs 22.5 billion spent in the first two months of the fiscal year, compared to the annual budget allocation of Rs 950 billion. The actual expenditure on core development during this period was even lower, at just Rs 8.1 billion. A senior official mentioned that a significant portion of this amount was spent before the caretaker government took office. The Ministry of Planning and Development authorized the release of Rs 135.4 billion for development projects during this period. However, disbursements authorized for all ministries, divisions, and corporations were only Rs 74 billion.
Pakistan’s development expenditure has significantly slowed down, with only Rs 22.5 billion spent in the first two months of the fiscal year, compared to the annual budget allocation of Rs 950 billion. The actual expenditure on core development during this period was even lower, at just Rs 8.1 billion. A senior official mentioned that a significant portion of this amount was spent before the caretaker government took office. The Ministry of Planning and Development authorized the release of Rs 135.4 billion for development projects during this period. However, disbursements authorized for all ministries, divisions, and corporations were only Rs 74 billion.
3 held for 4 crore heist in Bhilwara
Three members of an inter-state burglary gang have been arrested in Bhilwara, India, for stealing gold and cash worth nearly Rs 4 crore from a businessman’s house. The gang used modern tools such as drills and laser lights to facilitate the break-in and escape without leaving behind any evidence. The police suspect that the arrested individuals may have a criminal record in multiple cities and hope that their interrogation will help solve other unsolved cases.
Three members of an inter-state burglary gang have been arrested in Bhilwara, India, for stealing gold and cash worth nearly Rs 4 crore from a businessman’s house. The gang used modern tools such as drills and laser lights to facilitate the break-in and escape without leaving behind any evidence. The police suspect that the arrested individuals may have a criminal record in multiple cities and hope that their interrogation will help solve other unsolved cases.
Govt spent Rs 1.14 crore to douse Brahmapuram fire
The government spent Rs 1.14 crore to extinguish a fire at the solid waste treatment plant in Brahmapuram. The Kochi corporation spent Rs 75 lakh on fire operations, while the district health and family welfare department spent Rs 13 lakh on health-related issues. The district medical office spent Rs 11 lakh on medical camps for firefighters, and the district disaster management authority spent Rs 15 lakh on firefighting equipment. Opposition councillors claim that the amount spent by the corporation is higher than reported. The fire took three weeks to extinguish, and the corporation terminated its contract with a private firm for waste management.
The government spent Rs 1.14 crore to extinguish a fire at the solid waste treatment plant in Brahmapuram. The Kochi corporation spent Rs 75 lakh on fire operations, while the district health and family welfare department spent Rs 13 lakh on health-related issues. The district medical office spent Rs 11 lakh on medical camps for firefighters, and the district disaster management authority spent Rs 15 lakh on firefighting equipment. Opposition councillors claim that the amount spent by the corporation is higher than reported. The fire took three weeks to extinguish, and the corporation terminated its contract with a private firm for waste management.
