Mahto slams erstwhile NDA govt for not utilising Central funds

Dumka, Feb 3 (UNI) Jharkhand's Deputy Chief Minister Sudhir Mahto today alleged that about 80 per cent funds alloted to the state by the Centre were not utilised during the erstwhile NDA governments.

Addressing a gathering during Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's 28th establishment day, Mr Mahto said various Centrally-sponsored schemes were adveresly effected due to lackadaisical attitude of the previous NDA governments of the state.

Mr Mahto said the UPA-led Madhu Koda government was trying to implement the schemes properly and added that the Rajeev Gandhi Vidyutikaran Yojna and National Rural Employment Gurantee Act were worst effected schemes during the NDA rule.

The efforts were on to increase power production by setting up power plant of 5000 MW capacity at Barhi, Mr Mahto said.

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