Plug gaps in GST to raise fiscal support: IMF

Why is it in news?
  • The International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief economist Gita Gopinath said India should plug gaps in GST collections.
More suggestions from Gita Gopinath:
  • India should propose a credible privatisation plan for public sector firms.
  • Government should cut wasteful expenditure from the Budget in order to contain borrowing costs while enhancing fiscal support for the economy.
  • India must continue to provide support to the weaker sections.
  • India must increase outlays for the national employment guarantee scheme this year.





Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 29th Jan 2021