ITANAGAR, Oct 16: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has stressed the need for responsible use of public funds as the Budget Committee of the eighth Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly began its proceedings on Thursday.
The committee held its first sitting under the chairmanship of Assembly Speaker Tesam Pongte, with Mein attending in his capacity as Finance, Planning and Investment Minister.
Mein said effective financial management was essential to ensure that government funds were spent responsibly and in the larger interest of the people. He added that the committee’s work would be important for budgetary scrutiny and strengthening financial management in the state.
The committee is tasked with examining public finances and reinforcing accountability in the use of government resources.
