India subsidies: India’s food subsidy bill cut by 22%, fertiliser 31%
The Narendra Modi government on Wednesday slashed its fertiliser and food subsidies by 22% and 31% each for the upcoming fiscal. India’s expenditure on overall subsidy and subsidy-related schemes has seen a cut of around 28% at Rs 4.03 lakh crore. While the Centre had estimated an expenditure of Rs 3.56 lakh crore, it has … Read more