Expert panel recommends winding up KIIFB as borrowing with State budget lost purpose
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Fiscal discipline and sub-national governance: a GS3 case study on infrastructure financing models.
Why in news
An expert panel appointed by Kerala's UDF government recommended winding up the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) as its borrowing model merged with the State budget lost its original purpose.
Background
The Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) was restructured in 2016 by the LDF government. The expert panel's report suggests absorbing KIIFB's functions into the State government due to persistent CAG strictures and fiscal concerns.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyKIIFB: Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board
- FactKIIFB was restructured in 2016
- PlaceKerala
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), consider the following statements:
- The expert panel recommended winding up KIIFB due to fiscal concerns and CAG strictures.
- KIIFB was established as a central government body to fund infrastructure in Kerala.
- KIIFB was restructured in the year 2016.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The note describes it as a model where borrowing merged with the State budget.
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the fiscal implications of infrastructure investment funds and the necessity of maintaining fiscal discipline in sub-national governance.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal transparency: CAG strictures regarding the merging of infrastructure borrowing with state budget lines
- Institutional efficacy: Loss of distinct borrowing purpose leading to potential fiscal slippage
- State autonomy: Balancing infrastructure development needs with debt sustainability and fiscal rules
Keywords: Fiscal discipline · Sub-national governance · Debt sustainability · Infrastructure financing · CAG oversight
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