Telangana Dy CM Directs Officials to Expedite Utilisation of SC, ST Sub-Plan Funds

Hyderabad, Oct 19 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Monday directed officials to expedite the utilisation of funds allocated under the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) Sub-Plans, stressing that departments must ensure timely expenditure in accordance with budgetary allocations. During a review meeting with senior Finance Department officials at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat, he reviewed department-wise budget allocations, expenditure incurred so far and the implementation of the SC and ST Progress Sub-Plan. Bhatti instructed departments lagging behind in fund utilisation to accelerate expenditure and ensure that allocations earmarked for the welfare, social advancement…