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What India can learn from Indonesias 'zero-borrowing' welfare model

Indonesia's recent fiscal reallocation program offers India a crucial lesson: expanding welfare doesn't necessitate increased debt. By cutting waste, enforcing compliance, and recovering revenue, Indonesia generated significant fiscal space, proving that smart spending and better enforcement can fund social programs while maintaining economic stability.

6 Feb 2026 4:54 pm