Eco Survey: FM for more steps to check inflation

Finance Minister P Chidambaram today hinted at more steps to control inflation - an issue which cost the Congress dearly in the polls in two states saying the government will strive for high and inclusive economic growth.

The outlook on economy remains positive and the government would strive to sustain high growth without stoking inflation, he told reporters after tabling the Economic Survey for 2006-07 in the Parliament today.

Chidambaram, who will present the Budget for 2007-08 tomorrow, said: "The government would continue to take steps to curb inflation. We share the concern (of common man) on the price rise. Priority areas include how to maintain and manage high economic growth. Fiscal prudence and high investment remain a priority," he said.

Steps would also be taken to achieve inclusive growth, Chidambaram said.