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- https://indianexpress.com/
article/opinion/columns/pm- modis-remarks-on-revdi- culture-should-be-heeded-by- those-promising-imprudent- unsustainable-subsidies- 8055674/ - In the intro, mention the recent debate on the welfare policies and thin line between such policies and freebies.
- In the body mention the difference between freebies and the welfare policies. In the next part mention how freebies affect the state finances and divers resources away from where these are required. In the suggestions mention factors that should be considered such as sustainability and challenge of equality of access to basic facilities, use of technology, priorities of expenditure, and impact on the economy etc.
- Conclude by mentioning the need for nationwide debate on the issue of fiscally imprudent and unsustainable subsidies.
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Hello
Decent attempt, broadly points have been covered.
Introduction is fine, then write 1-2 lines explaining the difference between freebies and welfare policies as in the conclusion you have talked about the need of welfare policies.
Impacts part is fine, some other issues with freebies such as ignoring the poor and transferring public resources to the affluent, lowering the quality and competitiveness of the manufacturing sector by detracting from efficient and competitive infrastructure etc can also be mentioned.
In factors to be considered, you can talk about ‘merit’ and ‘non-merit’ subsidies and argue for eliminating the non-merit subsidies. Other points are fine. Use of technology, prioritization of beneficiaries can also be mentioned.
Conclusion is fine.
Keep practicing. 🙂