Freebies vs. Welfare | Quality Improvement Program | PSIR | UPSC Mains 2024 | Rau's IAS Bengaluru

This video explains the debate over Freebies vs. Welfare, from the perspective of PSIR concepts. It prepares students for Mains 2024 and includes related PYQ discussion and answer writing practice.
Freebies vs. Welfare debate is understood from the perspective of John Rawls, Amartya Sen, Gramsci, and Juvenal. Further, Dr. Ankur explains the verdict of Subraminam Balaji case on Freebies and the current Ashwini Kumar Upadhayay Case on freebies pending before the Supreme Court. Lastly, the views of RBI, Election Commission, and Finance Commission on the issue are discussed.
The Prime Minister recently criticized the Revadi or Freebie culture in India. The Reserve Bank of India has raised concerns over impact of freebies on the financial health of states in India. Similar concerns have been raised by the Finance Commission. Further, the Election Commission of India has raised concerns on impact of freebies on elections. The Supreme Court is currently hearing the Ashwini Kumar Upadhayay case in relation to Freebies.
Dr. Ankur teaches polity and international relations in GS Foundation, and the optional Political Science & International Relations in Rau's IAS Bengaluru.
Dr. Ankur Sharma is a Ph.D. in International Relations from South Asian University, and is a former Assistant Professor of Political Science.
You can contact him at [e-mail] or at the Bengaluru branch of Rau's IAS.
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