‘Delimitation must incentivize, not punish states'
The debate, organised by Surana and Surana International Attorneys, in association with Vinayaka Mission's School of Economics and Public Policy, centred around the 15th finance commission's formula, which links demographic performance to political representation. Speakers emphasized the need for a more nuanced approach, considering factors beyond population, such as economic development, health, and education.
They stressed the importance of equitable representation, transparency, and incentives for development, rather than "punishment for progress". The discussion underscored the complexities of India's diverse governance landscape. "The 15th finance commission's recommendations created a fear factor; we need a more nuanced approach, accommodating HDI and addressing ageing population concerns for equitable representation," said Ezhilan Naganathan, MLA, Thousand Lights.
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"The internal tax raised by states will bring them self-sufficiency," Badri Seshadri, managing director, SynProSoft, said. He also stressed the need for considering income distance as a major factor for horizontal devolution. "Lifting low-income states should be the aim," he added.
Discussing the mandate of social justice, N Ram, director of the Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited, pointed out the increase in the SC/ST population in the past few decades and the need for adjusting their representation in the delimitation.
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