Parliamentary panels have flagged a recurring problem: central ministries repeatedly fail to spend allocated funds, forcing large surrenders. The reports point to weak budgeting and forecasting, with major cuts at the revised estimates stage in areas like Defence, Petroleum and Housing, alongside persistently low utilization rates. Committees warn this cycle undermines planning and delivery of public priorities.
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