Shimla, June 13 -- The Union Health Minister and former BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday alleged that the state administration under Chief Minister had failed to effectively utilise record financial assistance provided by the Centre and was attempting to blame New Delhi for its own shortcomings.

Addressing a press conference in Shimla, Nadda claimed the Modi government had consistently extended financial support to Himachal Pradesh and that there had never been any shortage of funds from the Centre.

"Funds are not the problem. The problem is utilisation. The Government of India has provided assistance whenever required, but the state government has failed to spend the money effectively and submit utilisation certif...