Shivraj Chouhan Announces no Gold Purchase by Agriculture Ministry officials
PT News New Delhi, May 18
Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday announced that officials of the agriculture and rural development ministries headed by him have collectively decided not to purchase gold for the next one year. He made the announcement in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal to citizens for judicious use of resources to strengthen the Indian economy, and shield people from the adverse impact of the West Asia conflict. “Officials of the agriculture and rural development and related departments have collectively decided not to purchase gold for the next one year. Official tours and visits will be limited and regulated according to necessity.