Gangtok :The state Government has come out with a strong directive today to all the departments that all project proposals to Government of India and other Agencies involving any funding before submission must be forwarded to Finance and Planning Department for necessary vetting.
As more often than not, as also spoken so many times Chief Minister these proposals are played back to State Government by Delhi due to fact that these largely these proposals have not been prepared according to guidelines and criteria outlined by the Central Ministries and Funding agencies.
In this regard Chief Minister has also asked the individual departments to brush up their skills on proposal drafting.
Now all the heads of department have been directed that no proposal shall be submitted to the Central Government or funding agencies without prior consultations and clearance by Finance and Planning Department. This has been notified to streamline the plan activities and flow of resources.
Furthermore, when major policy initiatives are involved particularly in respect of externally aided projects, prior clearance of the state cabinet will also be necessary.
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