The state government has started process of formulation of the state budget for the year 2023-24. In order to make the budget more people centric, participative and reflection of the views of various stakeholders in the society, the government has invited suggestions from the general public, industries, trade and farmers associations on the budget. A spokesperson of the state government said here today that the suggestions could be sent by e-mail at budgetidea.hp@gmail.com or by letter to the Secretary, (Finance) in his room No: A-321, Armsdale building, HP Secretariat, Shimla by 15th February, 2023. Suggestion can also be sent on the web portal of the finance department. The suggestions can be provided on increasing revenue receipt, expenditure control and other related matters for the budget. It will promote transparency, openness, responsiveness and participatory approach in budget preparation.
