Parley by The Hindu

Are southern States being punished for their success?

Oct 19, 2023
Guest
Thangam Thennarasu
Guest
Shashi Tharoor
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister and Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha MP discuss the step-motherly attitude of the Union government towards southern states. They explore the issues of tax distribution, delimitation of constituencies, fiscal deficit, lack of effective mechanisms for sharing best practices, and the formula used by the Finance Commission. They advocate for equitable development, state representation, and a comprehensive approach to determine state shares.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Equitable Development and State Representation in Federal Finance
02:44 • 24min
3
Examining the Impact of Tax Distribution and Development Policies in Indian States
27:07 • 4min
4
Macro-economic framework, fiscal deficit, and lack of effective mechanisms for sharing best practices
30:47 • 3min
5
Examining the Formula Used by the Finance Commission to Determine State Shares
34:11 • 3min
6
Delimitation of Indian States
37:08 • 4min