Changes of the past six years had put their finances in a precarious position. The current measures aren’t enough.
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Indian States are Short of Money
Recent changes in India’s fiscal architecture — “including the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, and increase in state shares for the Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs)” — have put the states in these trying conditions before the pandemic even hit.
States Need More Funds from Modi Govt to Ensure Vulnerable are Protected During Covid: Paper
The Accountability Initiative working paper says state finances were already under pressure before the Covid-19 pandemic struck due to lower tax devolution and GST compensation.
Growing Concerns over Adequacy of Funds for Welfare Schemes
There is increasing concern regarding the actual availability of adequate funds for several important welfare schemes which impact the lives of tens of millions of people in the country.
How Much Does the Indian Government Spend on Women?
Despite the annual promise to improve women’s welfare, India’s gender budget remains skewed and ineffective.
Keep Planting Money Plants
Forests have been all over the news recently as the Brazilian Amazon burns and the world reacts. One of the most consequential decisions for India’s forests will be made soon in a surprising place — the 15th Finance Commission.
Welfare Policy and Modi 2.0
Welfare in Modi’s first term was about grand announcements and ambitious targets. The real challenge of building a high quality 21st century welfare state awaits.