Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Jun 3: Chief minister H D Kumaraswamy on Sunday June 3 began an 'austerity' drive, asking all government officers to cut down on unnecessary expenses.

While on one hand chief minister Kumaraswamy has announced a two-phase crop loan waiver scheme to help small and marginal farmers, on the other hand he wants to ensure his decision does not affect the state’s fiscal condition.

It could be one of the main reasons that a statement has been issued from the chief minister’s office on Sunday June 3 to all officers from government departments, asking them to cut down unnecessary expenses.

In the statement, the CM has asked all the officers to review proposals regarding buying new cars and also discourages unnecessary refurbishing and renovating of government offices and official residences. Various government departments and offices have been asked to review their proposals seeking allowance of new vehicles.

The CM's decision comes just 11 days after he took charge of the office on May 23. Earlier on June 1, Kumaraswamy in an order barred officials from using mobile phones during meetings with him.