Kerala Public Expenditure Review Committee calls for revenue boost, spending rationalisation for long-term growth
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Why in news
The Kerala Public Expenditure Review Committee (KPERC) released its first report for the 2021-22 to 2023-24 period
Background
The KPERC report covers the period from 2021-22 to 2023-24. It identifies a less supportive Centre-State fiscal environment as a primary constraint for Kerala's growth.
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Facts for Prelims
- BodyKPERC: Kerala Public Expenditure Review Committee
- FactReport covers the fiscal period 2021-22 to 2023-24
- FactKey recommendations include broadening the tax base and improving compliance
For Mains
Q. Discuss the fiscal challenges faced by states in a decentralized fiscal federalism and suggest measures for sustainable revenue augmentation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal federalism: Impact of less supportive Centre-State fiscal environments on state-level growth
- Revenue mobilization: Transitioning to data-driven tax administration to improve compliance
- Capital investment: Balancing productivity-enhancing investments in physical vs human capital
Keywords: fiscal federalism · revenue augmentation · expenditure rationalization · tax compliance · structural constraints
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