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Fix the freebies, Economic Survey 2026 warns and tells how

The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights the rapid expansion of unconditional cash transfers (UCTs) in Indian States, noting their significant impact on beneficiaries' incomes. However, it warns that their scale and persistence strain State finances, potentially crowding out crucial growth-enhancing public investments and leading to fiscal rigidity without consistently improving long-term outcomes.

29 Jan 2026 1:43 pm