Question Q.5GS2GS2
The role of State Finance Commissions in building regional equity and strengthening the federal link has largely been underutilized. Discuss.
Main Body
Article 243I and 243Y provide for state finance commission to local levels of fine mobilization and allocation. Roles of State FC underutilized 1. Terms of reference are not updated 2. Not regularly constituted under Article 280-I (Central FC) Lack of diversity in representation, mostly headed by retired bureaucrats 4. Lack of innovation to ensure finance mobilization like green bonds/mini bonds 5. Recommendations are non-mandatory
— KIRAN KAMATE · AIR 53
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Conclusion
State FC are not just symbolic, they are capable of creating substantive changes.
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KIRAN KAMATE
AIR 532025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances
Centre-State Financial Relations
State Finance Commissions
Writing Stats
77
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formal
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