Government’s reliance on consultants under spotlight: Housing ministry engages 112 experts, pays Rs 2.3 crore/month
The Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry employs 112 consultants, costing Rs 2.3 crore monthly, for programs like PM SVANidhi and Smart City Mission. Some consultants earn up to Rs 5 lakh, raising concerns about government over-reliance on external expertise and potential decline in institutional knowledge among officers.
