Chidambaram to launch direct cash transfer scheme on Jan 1, 2013
After Prime Minister Manmohan Singh formally announced the introduction of direct cash transfers to beneficiaries of subsidies; Finance Minister P Chidambaram said that 42 schemes have been identified for the same, which include food, fertilizers and NREGA. Chidambaram added that…
P Chidambaram suggests new measures to lift Indian economy
The new Finance Minister of India P.Chidambaram, on August 6, 2012, has suggested new measures so as to boost the investment and lift the sagging economy. Chidambaram on Monday promised to fine tune the policies to put in place a…
P Chidambaram likely to take over as Finance Minister
There are chances that Home Minister P Chidambaram, might once again take charge of the finance ministry before the Parliament’s monsoon session ends early next month. Chidambaram on July 10, 2012 also indicated that the government has lined up a…