Mains Question:
“In the times of inequality and poverty in India, the government must reaffirm the value of welfare government schemes”. In the light of this statement, do you think that freebies is the right solution? (150 words)
Approach
- Introduction- define freebies
- Dilemma between welfare scheme for the needy vs free culture
- Article 38 of the Constitution directs the State to ensure social and economic justice.
- Consequences of freebies
- additional burden on the exchequer
- Tool to woo voters
- Put strain on the state budgets
- Restrict State to commit more finances to critical social sectors (health & education)
- Required measures
- Concluding thoughts