Thomas Isaac, finance minister of Kerala, in an interview with Shreehari Paliath discusses his concerns regarding the details of the Finance Commission, his government’s plan to introduce a health care scheme financed by profits from the state lottery, and a 'budget analysis' for the elderly in Kerala. Edited excerpts:
The details of the 15th Finance Commission stated that the 2011 census would be used to consider allocations. There is a fear that this would affect Kerala and other south Indian states, which have been able to reduce their population shares by achieving replacement-level fertility rates. What do you think?
The details of the 15th Finance Commission stated that the 2011 census would be used to consider allocations. There is a fear that this would affect Kerala and other south Indian states, which have been able to reduce their population shares by achieving replacement-level fertility rates. What do you think?
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