The 15th Finance Commission was entrusted with a unique responsibility: to formulate the macroeconomic framework of the Indian economy through a credible fiscal consolidation path and suggest revenue 149designed instrument to provide adequate resources to the states.
The revelation of 15th finance commission report has opened up a plethora of opportunities for India, especially in the areas of economic growth and equitable redistribution of resources.
The report highlights the several strategies to foster economic growth, fiscal management, and equity in the distribution of resources across the various states.
The commission has proposed a broad revenue structure for the Centre and states for the five year 2021–2026 period on the basis of the growth in gross state domestic product (GSDP).
Most importantly, the 15th Finance Commission has proposed transfers to states be determined by their performance on a set of criteria that encompass core developmental indicators. This is a major shift in policy from that of the previous fiscal commission reports which made fiscal transfers on the basis of population. The proposed system puts emphasis on the performance of each state thereby rewarding states which have done well on core development indicators like Health, Sanitation, Education and others.
Additionally, the report also has a major focus on promoting rural employment and promotes special attention to the development of the North East region of the country.
The 15th Finance Commission has also proposed a system of gross fiscal deficits which will be capped at 3% of GSDP for the centre and states with the aim of achieving fiscal discipline.
The passage of the 15th Finance Commission report is sure to be viewed positively by all stakeholders. Its recommendations should result in enhanced investments in development projects, a more equitable distribution of resources across states, and a rejuvenation of India’s economy in the years to come.
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