Our financial position is too strong to cut salaries of govt employees: UP

The state's financial condition is strong to overcome the challenges posed by the coronavirus lockdown, the state government said

Amid reports of some states deciding to cut the salaries of their government employees following the coronavirus lockdown and consequent impact on finances, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday announced it would neither cut nor defer the salaries of all government employees.

 

“It is a big challenge for us. However, owing to the steps taken by the state government during the past three years to boost economy and increase revenues, not a single bill