The 16th Finance Commission’s recommendation to discontinue Revenue Deficit Grants (RDGs), handed out by the Centre to states, would be a blow to Himachal Pradesh.
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Himachal has high level of outward migration.
So, percentage of old people is increasing.
In a country like India, there should be some way of bringing back money of people going out. Like force people to send money home to ageing parents. This will avoid the need for state pensions.
Himachal has high level of outward migration.
So, percentage of old people is increasing.
In a country like India, there should be some way of bringing back money of people going out. Like force people to send money home to ageing parents. This will avoid the need for state pensions.