UPSC Mains 2017 GS3 Q11 — Government Budgeting
One of the intended objectives of the Union Budget 2017-18 is to 'transform, energise and clean India'. Analyse the measures proposed in the Budget 2017-18 to achieve the objective. (Answer in 250 words)
Question Decoded — examiner's intent
- Directive verbs
- Analyse
- Scope keywords
- Union Budget 2017-18transform, energise and clean Indiameasures proposedachieve the objective
- Implicit sub-parts
- What were the specific components of the 'TEC' (Transform, Energize, Clean) agenda?
- How do the proposed measures in governance and infrastructure correlate to 'Transform'?
- Which fiscal and youth-centric policies aimed to 'Energize' the economy and society?
- What specific measures were introduced to 'Clean' India in terms of political funding and tax transparency?
- How effective were these measures in addressing the underlying economic challenges of that fiscal year?
- Common pitfalls
- Spending too much time on general budget definitions instead of the specific TEC theme.
- Failing to categorize measures under the three specific headers: Transform, Energize, and Clean.
- Ignoring the 'Clean India' aspect regarding political funding (e.g., Electoral Bonds) which was a landmark move in this specific budget.
- Omitting the post-demonetization context which necessitated the 'Clean' and 'Energize' focus.
- Dimensions required
- Fiscal PolicyGovernance and TransparencyInfrastructure and Rural DevelopmentDigital EconomyPolitical Reforms
- Marks allocation hint
Allocate 50 words to the introduction and defining the TEC agenda. Devote approximately 50-60 words to each of the three pillars (Transform, Energize, Clean) with specific policy examples like PMGSY for transform and electoral bonds for clean. Use the final 30-40 words for a concluding critical analysis of the long-term impact of these reforms.
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