Dehradun, March 13 -- Question Hour in U'khand Assembly

Gairsain, 12 Mar: Issues relating to the contribution-based health scheme, food safety monitoring and scholarship schemes were discussed in the Uttarakhand Assembly on the fourth day of the ongoing budget session here today. Members of the Opposition questioned how much financial provision has been made under the contribution-based health scheme and how much contribution had been deposited by employees. They also asked how many employees' payments remained pending due to technical reasons and what financial provision had been made in this regard. As the minister continued to respond in a roundabout manner, the Opposition repeatedly urged him to give a clear answer.

Responding to a ...