The Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Secretariat on Wednesday decided to put on hold all educational and study tours of various parliamentary committees until further orders. This decision follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for austerity and prudent expenditure.
Background of the Decision
The move comes amid a broader push by governments and public institutions to adopt financial restraint and reduce non-essential expenditure in view of prevailing economic considerations. The directive aims to curb unnecessary spending and promote fiscal discipline across state bodies.
Official Order Issued
According to an order duly issued by Principal Secretary of the Vidhan Sabha, Pradeep Dubey, all committees of the House that were scheduled to undertake domestic educational visits, exposure tours, departmental inspections, and study trips have been instructed to defer their programmes with immediate effect. The order applies to all such activities planned in the near future.
Impact on Committees
This suspension affects multiple parliamentary committees that had planned tours for research, oversight, and capacity building. The secretariat has not specified a timeline for resumption, stating that further orders will be issued as needed. Committee members have been advised to focus on core legislative work during this period.
Broader Context
The decision aligns with the central government's emphasis on fiscal prudence. Similar austerity measures have been adopted by other state governments and public sector undertakings in recent weeks. The move is expected to save significant public funds that can be redirected towards developmental priorities.
