Govt applies the brake on schemes outside the Rs 20 trillion package

The finance ministry has kept on hold the implementation of all new schemes other than those announced in the Rs 20-trillion package to revive the economy and help vulnerable sections amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Those new schemes that were given in-principle approval would also be suspended in this financial year, said an office memorandum issued by the expenditure department. 

The finance ministry has already given interim approval for the continuation of existing schemes for 2020-21. However, this would be subject to further