Tag: state finances
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Tamil Nadu’s Debt Numbers: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Worse
Unpacking the Debate: Are Tamil Nadu’s Debt Figures Truly Alarming? Several recent posts from a Congress colleague have reignited a familiar debate about Tamil Nadu’s finances. The core claim is stark: the state’s debt is rising to alarming levels. A closer look, however, suggests that big numbers can tell a misleading story if they’re not…
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Tamil Nadu’s Debt Numbers: Are We Reading the Story Wrong?
Introduction: The debate over Tamil Nadu’s debt figures A recent post by a Congress party colleague has sparked a broader debate about Tamil Nadu’s public debt. The central claim — that the state’s debt is alarming — has been echoed in social media and some commentaries. But as with many fiscal numbers, the context matters.…
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VB-G RAM G Act: SBI Says Most States Should Stay Net Gainers Despite Funding Shift
Overview: What the VB-G RAM G Act Aims to Do The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) Act is designed to enhance employment and livelihoods by creating a more stable funding framework for state-led schemes focused on job creation and vocational support. While the details of the funding mechanism have…