Prime Minister of India - Dr. Manmohan Singh

PM stresses close monitoring and timely steps to maintain growth momentum

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh called the Finance Secretary and other Secretaries of the Ministry of Finance today after assuming charge of the Ministry. They briefed him on issues of importance in the current context specially those relating to the economic slowdown which have been engaging attention of Govt. The Prime Minister gave his overall directions regarding the transaction of official business in the Ministry of Finance and stressed the need for close monitoring and timely steps for maintaining the growth momentum.