Question 5GS2GS2
The 15th Finance Commission setup under Article 280 has acted as the 'leading wheel' of fiscal federalism.
Introduction
The 15th Finance Commission setup under Article 280 has acted as the 'leading wheel' of fiscal federalism.
17 words
Main Body
Enabled states to Improve
1Strengthened performance based incentives for states eg 25(J) allocation criteria for fiscal and tax effort
2Strengthened need for better outcomes among the performance on demography eg (15(J) for Demographic performance
3Consultation for devolution to Panchayat Raj institution,
4Better use of leverage to award a higher devolution - (41(J)
Challenges in empowerment
Challenges in empowerment:
1Lower contribution towards regional equity and performance eg 'High states with 39.5%' of population get start 41%. of funds
2Lack of incentives for performance eg 'Bihar got 10%' of funds, while 'Kerala got 1.9%'
3Problematic cases and surcharge eg 'Actual devolution is just 29%'
4Opposition for creation of 40% based criteria on population.
The 16th Finance Commission under Arvind Panagriya has a task ahead to provide performance push as well as per capita equity.
140 words11 paragraphs
Conclusion
The 16th Finance Commission under Arvind Panagriya has a task ahead to provide performance push as well as per capita equity.
21 words
- Identifies Finance Commission role
- Mentions performance-based mechanisms
- References specific criteria
- Clear structure
- Identifies implementation challenges
- Cites specific examples
- Mentions equity vs performance tension
- Critical perspective
Topper
ADITYA TALWAR
AIR 2702025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances
Centre-State Financial Relations
Finance Commission and fiscal federalism
Writing Stats
178
Total words
11
Paragraphs
Critical and evaluative
Tone