A fiscal lesson from Karnataka’s regional balances
The recently-released Govinda Rao Committee report, which addressed persistent regional imbalances within Karnataka, is a remarkable leap in diagnosing spatial disparities on an empirical basis. It has not only quantified backwardness, but also shown the sectoral nature of deficits. While addressing these imbalances would require another ₹43,914 crore over 2026-31, most notably for irrigation, healthcare, education and infrastructure, the report…
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