Assam government issues order to reinforce fiscal discipline

• DIPHU — In a move to uphold the state's collective sense of duty, solidarity and national spirit, Governor of Assam has issued an executive order directing all departments and district administrations to implement stringent expenditure control and administrative coordination measures for the next 30 days.
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• This was informed in a press release issued by DIPRO of Karbi Anglong on Sunday.
  
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• The order mandated immediate restraint on non-essential spending across government functions. It included deferring seminars, workshops and ceremonies involving expenditure, halting foreign and non-essential tours and pausing procurement of vehicles, furniture and office infrastructure. Large gatherings and official functions are to be shifted to virtual mode unless deemed essential.

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• Further, printing of publicity material and promotional drives under government schemes are to be suspended temporarily. Departments have been instructed to conduct reviews of ongoing projects and pause non-priority expenditures wherever possible.
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• On the administrative front, the order emphasised enhanced coordination.
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• Government employees currently on leave are asked to recall if necessary. All departments are asked to update contact details of staff, ensure emergency preparedness in health institutions and maintain operational readiness at field-level offices.
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• Coordination for the movement of defence forces, uninterrupted civil services and logistical support for emergencies are to be intensified.
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• The Assam government also appealed to all departments and institutions to embody exemplary discipline and austerity during this period, reinforcing the state’s commitment to efficiency, duty and solidarity.