
Govt seeks nod for extra Rs 51,000 crore spend
NEW DELHI: Government on Monday sought Parliamentary approval for additional spending, including a cash outgo of over Rs 51,000 crore, with large chunks going towards fertiliser subsidy and pension. Over Rs 14,000 crore is proposed to be spent towards higher fertiliser subsidy, according to the second supplementary demand for grants tabled in Parliament.Permission to make…