Overview
India’s social protection system now heavily relies on employment-based assistance, especially for poor and rural communities. Its demand-driven design encourages inclusive growth and strengthens livelihood security.
Contributions to Governance
By connecting welfare delivery with decentralised planning and community accountability, these welfare strategies enhance participatory governance. They lessen migration motivated by suffering and stabilise the economy during recessions.
Federal and Fiscal Concerns
States’ uneven administrative capacities and financial strain have led to implementation issues. Cooperative federalism is strained and accountability imbalances result from the centralisation of policy authority despite the devolution of responsibilities.
Social Equity Issues
The protective function of welfare systems could be weakened by any shift towards administrative control over work availability. These changes are particularly likely to affect vulnerable groups, such as women, marginal households, and landless workers.
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About the Author: Jyoti Verma
