Industry, Commerce and Supplies Minister Anil Kumar Sinha has warned that careless use of public funds without clear outcomes is eroding citizens’ trust in the state. Speaking at a policy dialogue organized by SEJON, he said dissatisfaction reflected in recent Gen-G protests is rooted in weak economic governance. He acknowledged slow progress in controlling black marketing and monopolistic practices due to structural constraints. Experts at the event pointed to flawed budgeting, political instability, wasteful spending and poor service delivery, calling for digital reforms, outcome-based expenditure and innovation-led investment.
