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In a major policy push to rationalise government expenditure and eliminate overlapping initiatives, the Finance Ministry has called for a stricter and outcome-driven approach to reappraise all Central Sector Schemes (CSs) and Centrally-Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) that are set to end by March 31, 2026. Documents reviewed indicate that during a high-level workshop chaired by the Cabinet Secretary last week, the Department of Expenditure highlighted the need to curb wasteful spending, particularly du
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FAQ :
The Finance Ministry is calling for streamlining to rationalise government expenditure, eliminate overlapping initiatives, curb wasteful spending, and address rising administrative and consultancy costs.
The schemes being reviewed are set to end by March 31, 2026.
A total of 314 schemes are under review, comprising 54 Centrally-Sponsored Schemes and 260 Central Sector Schemes.
Continuation will depend on a comprehensive evaluation, including findings from independent evaluations, alignment with intended outcomes, integration of state initiatives, transition to sustainability, and flexibility for merging or customising schemes.
Budgetary allocation will be based on a calculated average of expenditures between FY 2021-22 and FY 2024-25, multiplied by a factor of 5.5.
The goal is to improve public expenditure efficiency, ensure taxpayer money is used for schemes delivering measurable results, and address contemporary needs while creating fiscal space for new priorities.
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