Bhatti flags spending gaps, orders review of SC/ST sub-plan outlays | Hyderabad News

Hyderabad: Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Monday directed officials to speed up utilisation of funds earmarked under the SC and ST sub-plans, stressing that allocations meant for the welfare and empowerment of marginalised communities should be spent fully and without delay.At a review meeting with senior finance department officials at the secretariat, Bhatti assessed sub-plan implementation, departmental allocations, and expenditure patterns. He instructed finance officials to conduct special reviews with departments showing significant gaps in fund utilisation.Agriculture, health, energy, municipal administration, panchayat raj, social welfare, industries and tribal welfare departments were identified for focused monitoring. The deputy chief minister said separate meetings would be held with departmental secretaries to review spending and ensure optimal utilisation of the remaining funds.Bhatti also called for measures to strengthen the state’s finances through improved revenue mobilisation, expenditure control and debt restructuring. He directed officials to identify new revenue sources, ensure efficient use of public resources and align budget planning with development and welfare priorities.He also stressed continuous monitoring to ensure better coordination between budget allocations, expenditure and programme implementation.