Assam govt aims 20% cut in fuel cost, 10% down in revenue expense as part of austerity measures
The Assam government has announced austerity measures aimed at reducing fuel costs by 20% and revenue expenses by 10%. These measures are a response to the ongoing crisis in West Asia and are intended to promote fiscal discipline. The government will also implement restrictions on travel and vehicle usage to further cut costs.
- ▪The Assam government plans to cut fuel expenditure by 20% and revenue expenses by 10%.
- ▪Measures include reducing the convoy size of ministers and promoting electric vehicle usage.
- ▪Official foreign visits by ministers will be deferred for six months, with exceptions for national interests.
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Assam govt aims 20% cut in fuel cost, 10% down in revenue expense as part of austerity measuresAssam govt aims 20% cut in fuel cost, 10% down in revenue expense as part of austerity measuresPublished on: May 20, 2026 2:38 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Guwahati, The Assam government has come out with a slew of austerity measures, including slashing fuel expenditure by 20 per cent and downsizing the convoy size of all ministers, to ensure fiscal prudence in the wake of the West Asia crisis.Assam govt aims 20% cut in fuel cost, 10% down in revenue expense as part of austerity measuresIn an 'Advisory on Austerity Measures' issued in the form of an 'Executive Order' by Finance Commissioner & Secretary Jayant Narlikar on Monday, the government set a target to cut 10 per cent in revenue and…
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