Rightsizing needed

Sir, - It is indeed a surprise that the Governments in the U.K., Spain, Greece, France, Italy, Egypt and Ireland, have spent over 30 per cent of their GDP on subsidies. India has spent only 15 per cent and China 8.1 per cent.

It is a pity that many State Governments are unable to pay salaries on time. The Government should spend more on primary education, health care and maintenance of law and order. It should not involve itself in activities which the private sector can handle efficiently. Rightsizing expenditure, and not downsizing the Government, is what the country needs.

R. N. Lakhotia,

New Delhi

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