New Delhi, December 24: The Central Government utilized only 37.28% of the budgeted Effective Capital Expenditure (ECE) during the first half of the financial year 2024-25, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance.
The ECE represents the total capital outlay aimed at building durable capital assets and includes grants-in-aid provided to states for asset creation.
The Ministry of Finance emphasized that the spending reflects the government’s commitment to infrastructure development and long-term economic resilience. The emphasis remains on enhancing physical infrastructure, boosting state-level investments, and ensuring timely financial support to key sectors.
Despite being below the halfway mark in terms of ECE utilization, the government remains optimistic about meeting fiscal targets in the latter half of the financial year.
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