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Deputy CM calls for accountability as Arunachal budget panel begins review
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 05:01 AM
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The Arunachal Pradesh budget scrutiny panel convened for its first review, with the Deputy Chief Minister emphasizing the need for strict accountability in public expenditure.
The budget scrutiny panel of Arunachal Pradesh assembled for its inaugural review, marking the start of a systematic examination of the state's financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year. Officials from the finance department and representatives of various ministries are present to assess allocations and revenue projections.
Deputy Chief Minister [Name not specified] addressed the panel, urging members to ensure that every rupee of public spending is justified and transparent. He stressed that accountability is essential to maintain public trust and to deliver development outcomes efficiently.
The panel's work is expected to shape the final budget presented to the state legislature. Analysts note that rigorous scrutiny can help curb wasteful expenditures and align spending with the government's priority sectors such as infrastructure, health, and education.
Stakeholders, including civil society groups, will be monitoring the panel's findings, anticipating recommendations that could influence policy decisions and resource distribution across Arunachal Pradesh.
The review process is slated to continue over the coming weeks, with a final report to be submitted before the budget is formally tabled in the assembly.
Deputy Chief Minister [Name not specified] addressed the panel, urging members to ensure that every rupee of public spending is justified and transparent. He stressed that accountability is essential to maintain public trust and to deliver development outcomes efficiently.
The panel's work is expected to shape the final budget presented to the state legislature. Analysts note that rigorous scrutiny can help curb wasteful expenditures and align spending with the government's priority sectors such as infrastructure, health, and education.
Stakeholders, including civil society groups, will be monitoring the panel's findings, anticipating recommendations that could influence policy decisions and resource distribution across Arunachal Pradesh.
The review process is slated to continue over the coming weeks, with a final report to be submitted before the budget is formally tabled in the assembly.