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Finance Commission Grants to Cities Remain Critically Limited

Finance Commission Grants to Cities Remain Critically Limited Why in the News ? Debate has emerged over the 16th Finance Commission’s recommendations on urban local body (ULB) funding, as transfers to cities remain extremely low despite urban centres generating a large share of India’s GDP and government revenues, raising concerns about fiscal autonomy and federalism. …

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SPOTLIGHT ON URBAN POVERTY IN INDIA:

THE INDIA EMPLOYMENT REPORT (IER) 2024 Syllabus: GS 2 : Issues relating to Poverty Focus: This editorial highlights findings from the India Employment Report (IER) 2024 by the Institute for Human Development and the International Labour Organization. It sheds light on the complexities of urban poverty, emphasizing the disparity in employment opportunities, wage inequalities, …

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Finance Commission Grants to Cities Remain Critically Limited

SPOTLIGHT ON URBAN POVERTY IN INDIA:

UPSC Prelims 2026 Live Paper Discussion & Detailed Answer Key Analysis