The Centre has appointed Finance Secretary Ratan P Wattal as the liaison officer with Jammu and Kashmir government to ensure that the flow of funds to the state is fast-tracked for smooth implementation of Prime Minister's Development Package.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his meeting with Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday assured her of complete cooperation on all the issues related to his ministry.
"Jaitley assured the Chief Minister of early action in the matter, adding the Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ratan P Wattal, has been appointed as the coordinator for smooth implementation of Prime Minister's Development Package. He will maintain close liaison with the state Finance Minister, Dr. Haseeb Drabu, so that the flow of funds to the state is fast-tracked," a statement from the state government said.
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By IndianMandarins - 2016-04-14 10:03:53
The Centre has appointed Finance Secretary Ratan P Wattal as the liaison officer with Jammu and Kashmir government to ensure that the flow of funds to the state is fast-tracked for smooth implementation of Prime Minister's Development Package.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his meeting with Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday assured her of complete cooperation on all the issues related to his ministry.
"Jaitley assured the Chief Minister of early action in the matter, adding the Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ratan P Wattal, has been appointed as the coordinator for smooth implementation of Prime Minister's Development Package. He will maintain close liaison with the state Finance Minister, Dr. Haseeb Drabu, so that the flow of funds to the state is fast-tracked," a statement from the state government said.
