In an austerity move, the Union government has decided to reduce wasteful expenditure on items such as travel and food by 20 percent, it is learnt.

A decision of this effect was taken at a recent meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth (CCIG) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

All ministries have been directed to reduce wasteful expenditure on travel, food and conferences by 20 percent.

Note: The CCIG was recently created in June 2019.