A.P CM focuses Central funds

 SMTV Desk 2017-02-03 16:18:35  Amaravathi,ap,cm,central funds
A.P CM focuses Central funds

Amaravathi February 03: Riding on high growth rate, AP is switching over from zero-based budget to outcome-based budget. The budget will focus more on tapping as many grants as possible from the centrally-sponsored schemes. Taking note of the higher allocations made by the center to agriculture, horticulture and rural development sectors, the state govt is aiming to strike it rich by formulating suitable programs in its budget.Cm Chandra babu Naidu held a preliminary review meeting with finance and planning wing officials at the secretariat here on Thursday.After going to through the initial presentation of the officials, the CM directed the officials to ensure that the next budget is prepared in the outcome based format.He said every rupee spent should reflect development and growth in the state. "we should keep in mind that we are accountable to the people. we are spending their money and we needed to show results for each and every rupee that is drawn from the exchequer," the CM said.