Assam in comfortable position in regards to outstanding debt: Himanta Biswa Sarma

06:09 AM Feb 06, 2019 | G Plus News

GUWAHATI: Speaking at the Budget 2019-20 meeting, Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam is in a “comfortable position”  in regards to the outstanding debt considered. 

“With debt near 18% of GSDP and the interest payment below 6% of Revenue Receipts, our debt is both low and sustainable by any prudential yardstick,” he tweeted. 

The Assam Budget 2019-20 session is currently ongoing at the State Legislative.