Dhaka, April 20 -- Tackling corruption and inefficiency in the Social Safety Net Programme (SNP) could save half of the government's spending in this sector, said Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud.

He stated that, half of the individuals currently receiving benefits of SNP meant for the poor are not actually poor.

"If this issue were addressed, the saved funds could either be redirected or used to double the allowances for the deserving beneficiaries," the adviser said.

He made these remarks on Sunday responding a question at a press briefing following the meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) at the NEC auditorium in the capital.

The meeting presided over by Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus ap...