All contractors get 6-month extension for completing govt projects: FM Sitharaman

Last Updated: May 13 2020 | 8:07 PM IST

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New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 13 said, "In a major relief to contractors, all Central agencies to provide an extension of up to 6 months, without cost to contractor, to obligations like completion of work covering construction and goods and services contracts." These steps by the Finance Minister are a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic package for COVID-19.

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