Reclaiming Tamil Nadu’s fiscal autonomy and sustaining its growth model

The Tamil Nadu government released a comprehensive white paper analyzing the state's financial status and economic conditions. The 120-page document, similar to the DMK's 2021 report, identifies shrinking tax collection due to leakages in both revenue collection and expenditure patterns. It outlines structural weaknesses but lacks clarity on how the government plans to address these issues or fulfill election promises regarding welfare spending.