No new construction project in FY2020-21

The government has decided not to take up any new construction project in this fiscal year as a cost-cutting measure to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic.

A circular of the Finance Ministry reads that under the Operating and Development budget for FY2020-21, no new "Notification of Award" will be given for building/construction projects.

It was also mentioned that this circular is not applicable for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and Ministry of Agriculture.

The government has decided not to take up any new construction project in this fiscal year as a cost-cutting measure to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic.

A circular of the Finance Ministry reads that under the Operating and Development budget for FY2020-21, no new "Notification of Award" will be given for building/construction projects.

It was also mentioned that this circular is not applicable for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and Ministry of Agriculture.