(a) whether the International Monetary Fund has suggested to take steps to reduce the Budget deficit and control the inflation;
(b) if so, the reaction of the Government in this regard;
(c) whether the Government are taking any immediate steps in this context;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE PATIL)
(a),(b),(c),(d) and (e) : Government is fully conscious of the
need to control Budget Deficit and inflation consistent with
requirements of economic growth with macro- economic stability and
equity. This is a concern that has been voiced at various fora ,
including I.M.F. Budget 2000-01 is intended to advance
Government`s efforts in this regard.