VICE-PRESIDENT’S CALL FOR DEBATE ON ‘FREEBIES’

Why in the News?

  • Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar Sunday called for a national debate on it while addressing an event of the Vice President Jagdeep National Human Rights Dhankhar in New Delhi Commission (NHRC) on Human on Sunday.
Source: NDTV

Dependency vs. Empowerment

  • VP Jagdeep Dhankhar highlights the drawbacks of excessive freebies, advocating for empowerment over dependency.
  • Urges a shift from fiscal patronage towards enhancing human minds, cautioning against a culture of reliance on free provisions.

Strengthening Human Rights Amidst Fiscal Priorities

  • Emphasizes the need for a national dialogue on the impact of freebies on economic stability, quality of life, and societal cohesion.
  • Criticizes the distortion of expenditure priorities and highlights the paradox between free provisions and long-term economic health.

In his address at the NHRC event, Dhankhar underscores the importance of empowering human minds, holding those in governance accountable, and countering narratives that hinder progress and transparency.