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States are at the forefront of development and generation of opportunities and growth. Yet, States are facing the weakened financial capacity in the recent past. Examine the reasons for the weakened financial powers of the State and suggest the measures to improve it. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment-
  • https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-financial-capacity-of-states-is-being-weakened/article33024573.ece
  • In the intro, mention how the Constitution has provided for the financial independence of the State and the Centre.
  • In the body, mention the various reason for the weakening of the financial health of the State like reduced devolution to the State, roll out of the GST has taken away the autonomy of the States and use of cess and surcharge by the Central government etc. In the measures, suggest the sharing of more resources with the states, increasing the borrowing limits of the States, avoiding dependence on the cess and surcharges for raising revenue by the Central government.
  • Conclude by mention the need for stronger States with stronger financial capabilities.

Comments

6 responses to “States are at the forefront of development and generation of opportunities and growth. Yet, States are facing the weakened financial capacity in the recent past. Examine the reasons for the weakened financial powers of the State and suggest the measures to improve it. 10 marks”

  1. Somasis Mukherjee Avatar
    Somasis Mukherjee

    Please review (dragonnitesshaolin09@gmail.com)

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Somasis
      Good introduction.
      After the introduction, yo have given the heading but it is not looking as a heading, You can leave some space after the introduction then give the heading.
      Reasons and measures are discussed in a decent manner.
      Work on handwriting, avoid scribbling.
      Structure of the answer is really good.
      Good conclusion.
      You have good hold over content , keep enriching it.

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Divya
      Also mention 7th schedule in the introduction.
      Reasons are discussed in a good manner but try to write under subheadings to present your answer in a better structured manner.
      Refrain from monotony, underline keywords.
      There is only one centre not centres in India, avoid these type of mistakes.
      Good conclusion.
      Overall a good attempt.
      Keep working hard.

  2. vinay bhalekar Avatar
    vinay bhalekar

    Please Review
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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Vinay
      Mention 7th schedule in the introduction.
      In the reasons, you have written about cess and surcharges in two points, avoid repeating.
      Suggestions are good.
      Write under subheadings to present your answer in a better structured manner.
      Good conclusion.
      Underline important stuff.
      Keep working hard !