Bureaucrats Ordered To Slice Out Lavish Spending On Trips

“Such measures are intended at promoting fiscal discipline, without restricting the operational efficiency of the government,” said the Finance Ministry on listing out the strictness measures. “In the context of the current fiscal situation, there is a need to continue to rationalize expenditure and optimize available resources.”

Oil Minister Veerappa Moily was probably the first casualty who experienced this rule. He along with other oil sector officials experienced a halt in their trip which was scheduled for this week. The minister’s office confirmed the cancellation but didn’t give a reason.

New Delhi’s is under pressure to recover its financial position as it has come under huge strain due to heavy social spending. The shortfall of revenue over spending has arrived at a staggering 5.7 percent of gross domestic product in the year 2012.

The previous financial year witnessed India spending more than $40 billion on subsidies alone.

Many still doubt whether the Indian bureaucracy can survive without its official perks and luxuries. Though no officials would express their discontent, the steps taken are mere attempts to improve India’s economy.
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