More flexibility for states: Mihir Shah

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The states will be ensured of more flexibility than before in the implementation of Central Governmentsponsored schemes, said Mihir Shah, Member, Planning Commission, while addressing a press meet here on Monday.
He said that 20 percent of the total funds for various central schemes would be given to states such as Kerala and NorthEastern states as flexi funds. "Under such a move, the states will have more control in the utilisation of money. The states can use the money the best way it should be used. The outcome will however be monitored by the Central Government. The priorities can be determined by the states,' he said.