Arvind Panagariya on Freebies: Economist and 16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya said on Thursday (January 9, 2025) that people have to decide whether they want free things or they want better roads, good drainage system and better water supply facilities. He made this statement after a meeting between the Commission’s delegation and top ministers and officials of Goa. To a question on funds allocated for state infrastructure being allegedly used to distribute freebies, Panagariya said if the money is given for projects, it is used for those purposes only.…
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