The proposals involve a net cash outgo of Rs 58,378.21 crore, with the remaining additional spending of Rs 70,968.15 crore being financed through savings or surplus revenue. Additionally, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MNREGS) will receive an extra Rs 14,524.29 crore, bringing the total spending on the program to Rs 77,175.51 crore. The government has also allocated Rs 1,280 crore for LPG subsidies and Rs 8,499.99 crore for providing LPG connections to poor households. The proposals involve a net cash outgo of Rs 58,378.21 crore, with the remaining additional spending of Rs 70,968.15 crore being financed through savings or surplus revenue. The government has also allocated Rs 1,280 crore for LPG subsidies and Rs 8,499.99 crore for providing LPG connections to poor households.

Source: Indian Express December 07, 2023 06:23 UTC