MAINS 2013
GS2
10 marks
The Central Government frequently complains of poor performance of State Governments in eradicating suffering of vulnerable sections. Restructuring Centrally Sponsored Schemes across sectors aims at providing flexibility to States in better implementation. Critically evaluate.
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200 words
What the examiner wants
Critically evaluate whether restructuring CSS gives states flexibility to deliver welfare better.
Critically evaluateJudge the merits and the limits with evidence, and give a clear verdict.
Demand-wise check
- 1Problem: too many rigid CSS; one-size-fits-all; states' complaints of central control≈35 words
- 2Restructuring: fewer schemes, flexi-funds for states≈35 words
- 3Merits: local adaptation, better outcomes≈35 words
- 4Limits: conditionalities remain, state matching share burden, Centre-state blame game≈35 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
Centre-state blameWhy CSS rigidRestructuringMeritsLimitsConclusion
Where marks usually go
- One-sided support for restructuring
- No mention of flexi-funds
Draw this
- Before-after table on CSS number and flexibility
Value addition
- CommitteeB.K. Chaturvedi Committee (2011) recommended fewer CSS and flexible funds.Planning Commission, 2011
- ReportNITI Aayog Sub-Group of Chief Ministers (2015) split CSS into core of core, core and optional schemes.NITI Aayog, 2015
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