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Fund Education, Not Feuds—Release What’s Rightful!
The data from Parliament on Samagra Shiksha scheme funds for FY 2024-25 reveals a stark disparity: While states like Uttar Pradesh received over ₹3,104 crore (out of ₹6,971 allocated), Bihar ₹2,985 crore, Rajasthan ₹1,364 crore, Gujarat ₹510 crore, and Andhra Pradesh ₹496 crore, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal were allocated substantial amounts (₹2,151 crore, ₹420 crore, and ₹1,745 crore respectively) but received exactly ₹0.
This isn’t mere oversight—it’s a deliberate withholding by the central government, conditioned on these states signing an MoU for the PM SHRI scheme, which mandates full compliance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, including elements like the three-language formula and central branding of schools.
Tamil Nadu opposed the language policy as infringing on its two-language system; Kerala initially resisted NEP’s broader framework but later signed under financial duress to unlock funds; West Bengal similarly refused, viewing it as central overreach.
Withholding these funds—critical for teacher salaries, infrastructure, and RTE entitlements—has severely impacted education in these states, forcing them to dip into their own budgets (e.g., Tamil Nadu spent ₹980 crore from its share alone).
A Parliamentary Standing Committee deemed this practice “unjustifiable,” arguing it violates federal principles since education is on the concurrent list, not solely central domain.
This coercive tactic risks uneven policy implementation, punishes students for political standoffs, and erodes trust in cooperative federalism.
It’s not governance; it’s arm-twisting that prioritizes ideological conformity over children’s futures.
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Dubai’s economy stands at about USD 117 billion, while Mumbai’s GDP is much bigger at around USD 278 billion.
On paper, Mumbai’s economy is more than twice the size of Dubai’s.
But when you compare roads, infrastructure, and daily public facilities, the difference is clear.
Dubai shows what planned development, strong governance, and long-term vision can achieve.
Mumbai, on the other hand, reflects resilience and economic strength despite heavy population pressure and challenges.
This comparison is not about blaming any city. It raises an important question about how money is used and how economic power can improve everyday life.
Mumbai’s true potential is still waiting to be fully unlocked.
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