The Finance Ministry has extended the time period for 12th Plan schemes ending on March 31 by six months. The Finance Ministry has extended the time period for 12th Plan schemes ending on March 31 by six months, thus giving time to ministries to complete their appraisals. The 12th Plan, which is the last of the Five Year Plans, is coming to an end on March 31. No further extension shall be granted for continuation of the schemes," the ministry said in an office memorandum. It also pointed out that the posts which are created for the schemes shall continue to exist till the period of extension i.e till September 30, 2017.

Source: dna March 28, 2017 16:07 UTC