Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy today said the territorial government has been implementing welfare programmes to benefit all sections although it was "facing challenge" in getting assistance from the Centre.
He was addressing a gathering at Indira Gandhi Sports complex, where he unfurled the national flag to mark the 72nd Independence Day.
Listing the schemes launched in the last two years, the Chief Minister said, "despite the challenge in getting the Central assistance, the government has been implementing several welfare schemes benefitting different sections."
In his speech, Narayanasamy, who has been at loggerheads with Lt Governor Kiran Bedi on various issues since 2016, said "overcoming all hindrances and obstacles we have been registering impressive success in providing smooth administration."