Austerity measures in tough economic times
In order to meet the objective of expenditure management in view of the current economy measures, the Government has directed all babus who wish to avail of LTC facility and are entitled to travel by Air, to avail of the cheapest economy fares irrespective of their entitlements.
The moot point is why are they allowed to travel by Air in these tough times and above all why is there an LTC? In the private sector when there are lay offs and employees are willing to take cuts on their fringe benefits and even pay checks to hang on to their jobs, Babus' austerity measures will go only thus far and no further. The Government should seriously consider asking half its employees to stay at home (with full pay of course) for some time to reduce unnecessary expenditure.