Ludhiana April 30:
Punjab Chief Secretary SC Aggarwal claimed that the revenue from VAT had witnessed a 40 per cent rise in the state. And this, he observed, was an indicator that the financial condition of Punjab was improving.
Aggarwal, who visited Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) here today, however, agreed to the deficit in budgetary provisions to Punjab Agricultural University and GADVASU. But, he said, the institutions were given additional funds whenever needed. About the post of PAU Vice-Chancellor, he said applications would be received till May 5, which would be scrutinised and handed over to the Board of Management for a final decision by May-end.
On the meager share of funds for the Dairy and Fisheries Department against their massive share in state's revenue generation, the Chief Secretary said demands of the department had been taken and they would be given due remuneration. Regarding “resentment” in the PCS cadre over their promotions to the IAS, Aggarwal said a list of 19 officials had already been sent to the Union Public Service Commission.
Punjab Chief Secretary SC Aggarwal claimed that the revenue from VAT had witnessed a 40 per cent rise in the state. And this, he observed, was an indicator that the financial condition of Punjab was improving.
Aggarwal, who visited Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) here today, however, agreed to the deficit in budgetary provisions to Punjab Agricultural University and GADVASU. But, he said, the institutions were given additional funds whenever needed. About the post of PAU Vice-Chancellor, he said applications would be received till May 5, which would be scrutinised and handed over to the Board of Management for a final decision by May-end.
On the meager share of funds for the Dairy and Fisheries Department against their massive share in state's revenue generation, the Chief Secretary said demands of the department had been taken and they would be given due remuneration. Regarding “resentment” in the PCS cadre over their promotions to the IAS, Aggarwal said a list of 19 officials had already been sent to the Union Public Service Commission.