Odisha seeks 90:10 pc sharing pattern for centrally-sponsored schemes
In a pre-Budget consultation meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Odisha's Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari has demanded sharing pattern in the centrally-sponsored schemes (CSS) at par with north-eastern and Himalayan states.
IIT-Madras startup develops gamified coding platform for kids
Chennai, Oct 14 The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras incubated startup 'GUVI' has developed India's first 'Gamified ...
Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) -- a scheme aimed at bringing about blue revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in the country.
FC Report by Nov 30, central schemes may be pruned on merit & cost
The 15th Finance Commission (XV-FC) headed by N.K. Singh will submit its report by the end of November and it is learnt to have given fresh review on the Centrally Sponsored Schemes and suggesting possible winding up or merger of certain schemes in view of their duplication, poor outcomes, rising outlays.
Centre to rationalise CSS, Rs 20k cr for new schemes: Expenditure Secretary
In an effort to lower the expenditure, Finance Ministry is considering merger and discontinuation of a few more Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), priortise expenditure to rationalise expenses and has allocated Rs 20,000 crore for some new schemes in health, housing, drinking water, a top official said.