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Friday, October 31, 2025
TopicCentrally Sponsored Schemes

Topic: Centrally Sponsored Schemes

Watch CutTheClutter: How Modi govt’s accounting reform shows states’ failure to deliver key schemes

In episode 1617, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta delves into the govt's Single Nodal Agency model, underutilisation of funds, and its implications amid India's growing borrowing burden.

How Modi govt saved Rs 11,000 cr in 3 yrs & brought in financial transparency with this pivot

This system has also meant that the Centre can transfer money to states for a scheme exactly when they need it, rather than having to park funds in bank accounts for the full fiscal year.

‘No CM logo after taking central fund’ — Why Modi government put rider on interest-free loans

Money will be disbursed only after the Centre is assured that funds secured under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment will have its branding, says an official.

Indian judiciary is crying for basic infrastructure. Here’s what Centre & states need to do

Infrastructural crisis at the Indian judiciary has a lot to do with political apathy that obstructs necessary transformation of a key arm of government.

At pre-Budget meet, states cite Covid, ask Modi govt to raise share in Centre-sponsored schemes

States like Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu & West Bengal have said while government’s share in centrally sponsored schemes has reduced over the last few years, that of states has increased.

Cabinet extends scheme for developing judicial infrastructure till 2026

An official statement said that the scheme would continue till 31 March 2026 during which Rs 9,000 crore would be spent including Rs 50 crore for the Gram Nyayalaya Scheme.

Centre gives a lot of money to states for social welfare. A good policy, but only on paper

In the last 18 years, the Centre spent Rs 14 lakh crore on social services. But centrally sponsored schemes are undermining state say.

On Camera

Starbucks was once progressive. It’s now approaching a dangerous spot in culture wars

Former CEO Howard Schultz once told shareholders those who opposed his support of same-sex marriage were free to invest elsewhere. But now, CEO Brian Niccol seems to be selling Starbucks as a place that just, well, sells coffee.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

India pulled out of Tajikistan’s strategically important Ayni air base in 2022. Here’s why

Tajikistan did not want to extend the lease because of apparent pressure from Russia & China over non-regional military personnel at the air base, it is learnt.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.