Siddhesh Jadhav (2025)

23/11/2021

WHAT GIVES POWER TO PARLIAMENT TO MAKE OR REPEAL LAW ?
- Article 245 of the Constitution of India gives Parliament the power to make laws and also to repeal them through Repealing and Amending Act.
- The Act was first passed in 1950 when 72 Acts were Repealed.

WHY LAWS ARE REPEALED ?
- Repealing law is one of the way to Nullify that law.
- Generally, Laws are repealed to remove inconsistencies after they have served thier purpose.
- When new laws aee enacted, old laws on the subject are repealed by inserting a repeal clause in the new law.

WHAT ARE EXACT PROCESS OF REPEALING LAWS ?
- Parliament can Repeal law in two ways- it can either bring a bill to repeal any law or it can promulgate an ordinance that will have to be subsequently replaced with a Bill within six months in order to repeal that law.
- Legislation can also have a 'Sunset' clause, a particular date after which they cease to exist.
- Eg: Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act 1987 commonly known as TADA, had a sunset clause and was allowed to lapse in 1995.
- The Repealing and Amending (Amendment) Bill will pas through same procedure as any other Bills. It will have to clear by both the houses of Legislature and President would give his assent to make it a law or to Repeal it.

WHICH LAWS WERE REPEALED BY PARLIAMENT IN RECENT YEARS ?
- The Repealing and Amending (Amendment) Provision which we discussed above was recently invoked in 2019 when Union Government sought to repeal 58 obsolete laws and make minor amendments ro the Income Tax Act, 1961 and the Indian Institute of Management Act, 2017.
- In 2015, ahead of Bihar Election, government agreed to bring back crucial clauses of the Land acquisition law of 2013 after its proposed amendments met opposition in Rajya Sabha.

WHAT ARE EXTENTS OF LAWS MADE BY PARLIAMENT AND STATE LEGISLATURE AS PER THE CONSTITUTION ?
- The Clause (1) of Article 245 States Parliament may make laws for whole or any part of territory of India, and State Legislature may make laws for whole any part of that state.
- The Clause (2) further says No Law made by Parliament shall be deemed to be invalid on the ground that it would have extra territorial operation.

26/08/2021

WHAT HAS HAPPENED ? Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday launched the National Monetization Pipeline (NMP) through which the government aims to raise $81billion/$6 trillion or ₹6 Lakh Crore by leasing out state-owned infrastructure assets over the next four year's.

WHAT THE PLAN SAYS ? According to the plan laid out, the government is aiming to raise ₹88,000 crore through assets monetization in the current fiscal. ₹1.6 lakh crore in 2022-23, ₹1.8 lakh crore in 2023-24 and ₹1.6 lakh crore in 2024-25 The Proceeds will be used to finance ₹110 lakh crore national infrastructure pipeline.

WHAT IS ASSET MONETIZATION ? Asset Monetization is about utilising the existing asset base & using the proceeds for new infrastructure creation like Highways, Bridges, roads, etc. The asset to be monetized are spread across 20 asset classes & 12 line ministries. The Top 5 Sectors by value under government asset monetization programme are - Roads (27%), Railways (25%), Power (15%), Oil & Gas (8%) & Telecom (6%).

PROJECTS THAT WOULD BE GIVEN ON LEASE : 26,700 km of roads 90 Passenger Trains 400 Railway stations 28,608 circuit km of transmission lines 2,86,000 of Bharatnet fibre network14,917 BSNL & MTNL owned tower's Airports in Smaller Cities State-run Companies Sports Stadium

GOVERNMENT'S STANCE Finance Minister in her Press Conference said that NMP will be co-terminus with the ₹100 trillion National infrastructure pipeline from this year. There won't be any land sale happening under it. So by bringing Private participation, you're going to be better, She added. The government Plans to create a virtuous cycle by utilising the resources raised through monetising assets to create new assets and further monetising them too.

CONCLUSION It would be important for government to get first few projects in each sector right to set bail rolling in right direction. Therefore, smooth implementation of first ₹10,000 crore plan will determine fate of ₹6 trillion monetization plan. If Executed well, NMP can be biggest & boldest reform ever initiated for Indian Infrastructure.

19/08/2021

HISTORY OF THE DISPUTE BRITISH RULE: Mizoram was known as 'Lushai hills' and was a district of Assam. The Dispute began to stem from 2 diffrent boundary notifications. 1875 : A notification which differentiated Lushai Hills from the plains of Cachar which demarcation is followed by Mizoram. 1933 : A new notification that demarcated boundary between Lushai Hills & Manipur. Mizo Society was not consulted for this. So, Assam government follows this demarcation. INDEPENDENT INDIA: Mizoram was part of Assam till 1972. 1972 : Mizoram became a separate Union Territory. 1987 : Mizoram became a full fledged state. Since, then the Boundary Dispute began. According to an Agreement between State govt of both side's some years ago, status quo should be maintained in 'No Man's Land' in the border area. Since 1995, There has been many round of Talks with Central govt, at various levels. But all talks have failed to resolve the issue.

RECENT HAPPENINGS OF VIOLENCE Since August 2020 Border skirmishes has become frequent, triggered first by a row in karimganj which then spread to Cachar. 2nd to 3rd July 2021 : The situation escalated after Mizoram police accused their Assam Counterparts of entering their territory for dismantling camps set up by them. 10th July 2021 : During an Eviction drive a suspected IED blast was carried out inside Vachan district of Assam allegedly by miscreants from Mizoram. 11th July 2021 : Two back to back explosions along the inter-state border on the side of Mizoram. Thus, such Skirmishes keep taking place between these two states also many efforts are taking place between the higher level of authorities to settle this historic Dispute.

17/08/2021

WHO IS TALIBAN ? Taliban, which means "Students' in the Pashto Language, is a militant group emerged in 1994 around the southern Afghan city of Kandhar under 'Mullah Muhammad Omar' as their Leader. This grp was Formed by Many 'Mujahideen', a group whom USA supported to repeal Soviet Union in Afghanistan im 1980s. After Formation within the space of 2 years, the Taliban had gained sole control over Afghanistan in 1996 and Imposed Cruel 'Sharia Law' which barred Women Liberties and right to Basic Education.

WHAT HAS HAPPENED NOW ?On 14th April, 2021 President of United States of America, Joe Biden announced plan to withdraw US Troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. Ever Since The US Troops Started the Withdrawal from May 1, 2021. On July 2, 2021 US Troops departed from the Bagram Air Base that coordinated the 20-year long war in Afghanistan, effectively ending their military operations in the Country. Since Then Taliban Started Havoc in the Country. Before May 1, 73 out of 407 Afghans District was under the Control of Taliban which went straight up from 73 to 157 out of 407 till June 29. On Aug 6, 2021 Taliban Captured Zaranj, the first City and within eight days, they have taken 13 provincial capitals, including Ghazni, Herat & Kandahar. By then there was Estimation that Taliban will Capture Kabul, Capital of Afghanistan within few weeks. On 15th August, 2021 Taliban Finally Seized Kabul which led to Former Afghan govt's President Ashraf Ghani to fly from Kabul for Safety reasons.

CHALLENGES & CONCERNS BEFORE INDIA AFTER THIS INCIDENT The First & Foremost Challenge India is facing is to Bring Home Indian Nationals and Diplomats safely. Helping Afghan citizens who wants to leave the country. Whether to Recognise Taliban Regime or not and to have a Front door or Back door deal with them...? India has Spent $4 Billion to build Infrastructure in Afghanistan which need to be secured. This can only happen with Strategic Choices with the Taliban in Future.

18/07/2021

WHAT HAS HAPPENED ? The Uttar Pradesh State Law Commission on July 9th,2021. Released the first draft of the bill titled 'Uttar Pradesh Population (Control, Stabilization and Welfare) Bill, 2021', seeking comments from the public within ten days, that is by July 19th, 2021. The bill has enlisted incentives for those limiting their families to 2 Children or less.

WHAT THE DRAFT SAYS ? A Person with more than 2 Children will be debarred from several benefits such as-
1.) Contest elections to the local authority or any body of the local self-government.
2.) Apply for government jobs under State Government.
3.) Ineligible to get promotion in govt. services.
4.) Ineligible to receive any kind of govt subsidy.
5.) Limit of ration card Units up to four.
6.) Debarring from the benefit of govt- sponsored welfare schemes.
Also There are some incentives for public servant under control of the state Government and for General public who adopts two child norm or one Child norm which involves going under Sterilization.

DOES INDIA NEED POPULATION CONTROLL ? A Total fertility rate (TFR) of 2.1 children per women ensures a broadly stable population. Experts argue that there is no evidence of 'Population Explosion' in India as it's desired value for TFR has dipped below 2.1 in 19 states. Opposition Parties in UP are labelling it a divisive measure against a certain national demographic. While most BJP leaders refrained from directly commenting on alleged communal angle of the policy. On Several Occasions BJP leaders have explicitly or implicitly implied that it was one particular community that is driving the population surge.

WHY THIS POLICY COULD BE COUNTERPRODUCTIVE ? On Paper this policy looks safeguarding reproductive health status seeming important initiatives. But lack of supporting data and timing make the intent of policy claims questionable. However, a study by ex IAS officer, Nirmala buch, claimed that many men divorce thier wives or gives up children for adoption to avoid disqualification for running into local body elections. The State also saw rise in S*x selective and unsafe abortions. The bill will be implemented ahead of 2022 State poll

09/07/2021

WHAT IS CABINET ? Cabinet is a Part of Council of Minister's. Ministers who hold Important Portfolios are called Cabinet Minister's.

WHAT HAS HAPPENED ? Prime Minister 'Narendra Modi' led Government of India underwent a major overhaul on 7th July, 2021 with induction of 43 New Faces and 12 Ministers resigning from their posts. As many as 15 Cabinet Ministers, including some new faces were sworn in at the ceremony at 'Rashtrapati Bhawan', Delhi. Besides these, 28 leaders took oath as ministers of states. With this the overall strength of Union Cabinet has risen to 78, including PM.

MAJOR RESIGNATIONS The 12 Ministers which Resigned from their posts included Names of Some Prominent leaders of BJP namely,
(i) Ravi Shankar Prasad
(ii) Ramesh Pokhriyal
(iii) Dr.Harsh Vardhan
(iv) Prakash Javdekar Opposition Party Congress's Prominent leader and Ex Finance Minister of India, 'Mr.P. Chidambaram' tweeted that- "The Resignation of Union Health Minister is a Candid Confession that the Modi Govt has utterly failed in managing the Pandemic".

YOUNG CABINET The Cabinet has Several Youngsters with the mean age now down to 58 compared to outgoing age 61. It has 14 Ministers below the age of 50. Out of total 78 Ministers in this Cabinet 46 are previously served ministers in Central govt. 4 Former Chief Ministers are also part of New Cabinet.

For Complete list of Ministers & kindly swipe Left on the above Image.

19/06/2021

WHAT HAS HAPPENED ? Twitter an micro blogging platform has lost legal protection in India after it failed to comply with new social media rules. The New IT Laws in India However demanded to appoint key officers to which on Tuesday Twitter said it has complied with them and has appointed an interim Chief Compliance Officer and it makes every effort to comply with new Guidelines.

To know more about New IT Rules a Dedicated post have been already created by me 😊

WHAT IS INTERMEDIARY STATUS ? An Intermediary status gives social media Platforms a Legal Shield or Immunity from liabilities over any third-party data hosted by them.The Implications of losing legal cover or status as a social media intermediary are serious. After this status of twitter gets scrapped, it would no longer will remain intermediary and be liable like a publisher for objectionable content.This legal Protection comes under Section 79 in the IT Act, 200 which states-
"Any social media intermediary will not be in the radar of legal action for any third party information, data, or communication link made available or hosted by him. It
further reveals that the available protection shall be applicable if the said intermediary does not in any way, initiate the transmission of the message in question, select the
receiver of the transmitted message, and do not modify any information contained in the transmission."

FIRST CASE REGISTERED AGAINST TWITTER AFTER WITHDRAWING THEIR INTERMEDIARY STATUS:
The first indication of Twitter losing legal cover came on Tuesday when first case was filed in Ghaziabad in UP. For a content listed by a subscriber in connection with an alleged assault on Muslim man. The FIR accused Twitter of not removing what was termed as 'Misleading & Manipulated content'.

31/05/2021

WHO IS PRAFUL.K.PATEL? Praful Khoda Patel was appointed as administrator of Lakshadweep in Dec 2020, after death of former administrator Dineshwar Sharma. He's former BJP leader & also Minister of state for home in Gujarat, When Narendra Modi was state's CM. In departure from earlier practice of appointing only IAS officers to post, for the first time an Politician is appointed.

WHAT HAS HAPPENED? Since appointment of Praful Patel in Dec 2020, he's facing opposition from the people of the union territory & Politician's- both from within Lakshadweep & neighbouring kerala due to policies introduced by him.

WHAT ARE THOSE POLICE'S?
1.) Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation, 2021 (LDAR) This policy gives the power to administrator to remove or relocate islanders regardless of thier will from their property, for town planning or any developmental activity.

2.) Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act (PASA) Under this policy a person can be detained without any public disclosure upto one year.Altough these island's have one of the Lowest crime rates in India. The Draft Panchayat notification, where a member with more than two children is disqualified from being a member.

3.) Laksadweep Animals Preservation Regulation This Bans Cattle slaughter and trade. This has created unrest in the Union territory as Muslims take over 90% of population and say this has scant regards for 'Choice of Food'. The move to lift the restriction on use of alcohol in the Dweep, is also being opposed.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN'S: Lakshadweep MP's say that Development projects & concretization of Deep will hurt the pristine ecology. The people representative were not consulted before drafting it.

RESPONSE FROM PATEL: Patel explained the regulation was introduced for development of UT & for urban growth. Comparing Lakshadweep to Maldives he said "Why is that people waiting to go to Maldives, but aren't willing to come to Lakshadweep ?". Terming public worry about their land being taken for developmental work as "misplaced & people's agenda" Patel said "nothing will happen".

23/05/2021

BEGINNING AFTER WORLD WAR 1: The Area of Present Day Israel, Jordan, West Bank & Gaza Strip was under British rule. Jewish Immigration growed significantly during this period, questioning the existence of Palestinian nationalism.

POST WORLD WAR 2 SCENARIO: Britiain lifted it's control over area in 1948 and Jews declared creation of State of Israel. An armed conflict started between 2 sides as Palestinians strongly objected creation of Israel as seperate state, resulting into 1st Arab-israeli war on May 15th,1948.

JULY 1956: 2ND Arab-Israeli War begins.

JUNE 2, 1964: PALESTINE LIBERATION ORGANIZATION (PLO) WAS FORMED.

JUNE 5,1967: 'SIX DAY WAR' TAKES PLACE IN WHICH 2,50,000 PALESTINIANS BECOME DISPLACED.

CAMP DAVID ACCORDS: A Peace Deal was signed between israel PM Menachem Begin & Egyptian President Anwar Sadat on Sept 17,1978 by American President Jimmy Carter. The peace proposals were discussed but never carried out.

DEC 9, 1987: FIRST PALESTINIAN INTIFIDA BEGINS AT JERUSALEM.

OSLO ACCORDS: In 1993, Two pacts named Oslo Accords were signed between Israel & PLO, setting out peace process based on previous UN Resolution. But it turns out to be another failure as Israeli settlements at west bank status of Jerusalem was unresolved which was as Capital of any state by Israeli point of view.

NOV 5, 1995: PM OF ISRAEL YITZHAK RABIN ASSASINATED.

AUG 27,2001: POPULAR PLO LEADER GETS ASSASSINATED.

2002: HAMAS SU***DE ATTACK KILLS 30 ISRAELI CIVILIANS DURING PASSOVER SEDER.

2006: HAMAS COMES TO POWER BY WINNING GAZA ELECTIONS.

DEC 2008: 3 WEEKS OF CONFLICT BEGIN.

JULY 2014: ISRAEL LAUNCHES OPERATION PROTECTIVE EDGE AGAINST HAMAS MILITANTS IN GAZA.

MARCH 2015: ISRAELI PM BENJAMIN NETANYAHU SAYS NO TO 2-STATE SOLUTION.

MAY 2021: CLASHES BROKE OUT IN JERUSALEM, BY ISRAELI POLICE RAIDING AL-AQSA MOSQUE.
(Covered in Previous Post).

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21/05/2021

WHAT HAS HAPPENED? Even as India reels under the second wave of Covid-19, doctors at several hospitals in Delhi, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and from many parts of India have reported multiple cases of deadly fungal infection called as 'Mucormycosis' in the recovering coronavirus patient's. On 20th May, 2020. Government made mandatory for states to report both suspected & Confirmed cases of the same to Integrated Disease Surveillance program (IDSP).

WHAT IS MUCORMYCOSIS ? Mucormycosis, a rare but serious fungal infection, is affecting some COVID-19 patients. The disease manifests in the skin, affects lungs & brain, and can lead to loss of the upper jaw or eye. It has been declared notified disease in Haryana and Union health ministry has asked state's/UT's to declare it as 'Epidemic'.

WHO IS AT RISK ?It mainly affects sinuses/lungs of people with health problems or on medicines which lower body's ability to germs/sicknesses. Patient's of Diabetes, cancer, Organ Transplant, recovered Covid-19 patient's (when recovered through steroids) are at high risk of infection.

WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS ?Pain, redness around eye's or nose, fever, headache, coughing, shortness of breath, bloody vomits and altered mental status.

WHAT ARE WARNING SIGNS ? Toothache, loosening of teeth, blurred or double vision with pain, bloody discharge from nose (Sinusitis), One sided facial pain or swelling (Checkbone), skin lesion, chest pain.

WHAT ARE WAYS OF PREVENTION ? Follow Covid 19 protocols completely, maintain personal hygiene (scrub bath), Avoid usage of drug for treatment if affected by covid 19, hyderate adequately.

WHAT ARE WAYS TO GET DIAGNOSED? Some Cases may require Surgery, for others testing respiratory-tract-fluid samples, tissue biopsy, Normal saline infusion is given before 4-6 weeks of antifungal Amphotericin B dose.

Source: Indian Express

17/05/2021

India's Permanent Ambassador to UN Mr. TS Trimurti cleared India's Stance over vs Conflict issue by Condemning the violence over Gaza by Israel and Supported the very cause of Existence of Palestine.

07/05/2021

WHAT IS PM CARES ?
(i) The Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (Pm Cares Fund) was created on 27th March 2020, following the Covid-19 pandemic in India under the Chairmanship of PM Narendra modi and trustee's include Hon' Home Minister & Hon' Defense Minister of India.
(ii) The purpose of this Fund is to Tackle & make relief efforts against the Coronavirus outbreak & Similar situation in future.

PUBLIC FUND OR PRIVATE FUND ?
(i) The Total amount of funds Donated in PM Cares aren't been publicly disclosed, and is privately audited.
(ii) Initially, Govt of India claimed this fund as Private fund and said it would not come under RTI, even though it uses National emblem of Govt. Of India on its logo.
(iii) But in December 2020, Govt.of India Changed its stance and admitted it was a public fund and not a private fund, but still refused to disclose information regarding it.

HOW & WHO DONATED IN IT ?
(i) According to analysis done by National Statistical office (NSO) the amount collected in this fund would be around $1.4 Billion (10,000-11,000 Cr ₹).
(ii) Many Celebrities, athletes, Private sector corporation and Railway employees donated in this fund.

HOW & WHERE THE FUND GOT USED ?
(A) VENTILLATOR SCAM:
(i) In May 2020, GOI Decided to buy 50,000 ventilator which were made in India. Out of which only 2,923 (i.e 6% of decided Amount) were allocated to states in month of June.
(ii) Allocations : Maharashtra (275), Delhi (275), Gujarat (175), Bihar (100), Karnataka (90) & Rajasthan (75).
(iii) In Sept 2020, an order for construction of additional 10,000 ventilator were placed by GOI.
(iv) The Ventilators from all the above orders when distributed to states & Hospital's, were declined for usage because of not up to that mark manufacturing according to treatment protocols.

(B) OXYGEN SCAM:
(i) In Oct 2020, GOI Planned to construct 162 medical oxygen plants in district hospitals across India.
(ii) As of April 2021, out of 162 plants sanctioned (33 According to MoHFW) but 11 in reality has been installed out of which 5 are operational.

LATEST DEVELOPMENT
In April 2021, GOI has reallocated funds for construction of 551 oxygen plants across district hospital as well as for 10,00,000 portable oxygen concentrators in response to surge in Covid-19 Cases.

REMAINING FUNDS
As of March 2021, The PMNRF has unused corpus of ₹3,800 crore of fund.

Source: rahulsai222

23/04/2021

1.) WHAT HAS HAPPENED ?
US President Joe Bien has announced plans to withdraw US Troops from Afghanistan by September 11, ending longest war in US history on 20th Anniversary of 9/11, the Brutal Attack of Terrorist groups on US which drew US into This War.

2.) THE ACTUAL DEADLINE:
(i) During Last fall a deal was signed between the administration of former President Donald Trump and Taliban, assuring the Afghan soil would not be used to undermine the security of the US and it's allies in exchange for the troop pullout giving Trump Administration deadline of May 1, 2021.
(ii) President Biden previously said it would be tough for US to meet the above deadline, but he didn't foresee any US Troop there in 2022.
(iii) NATO Says there are approximately 2,500 US Troops in Afghanistan but those numbers may fluctuate as there might be 1000 more than that as reported by Washington post.

3.) REASON OF WITHDRAWAL FROM AMERICA'S POINT OF VIEW:
In his Excerpt of Speech President Biden said that "America cannot continue the cycle of Extending or Expanding their military presence in Afghanistan hoping to create a Ideal condition, expecting a different results."

4.) WHAT DOES THIS WITHDRAWAL MEANT TO INDIA:
(i) India was Already on outer edges of the deal between Trump Administration and Taliban and was a reluctant supporter of intra-Afgan Talks between Taliban & Afghan movement.
(ii) India who was hoping to be a part of 'Blinken Initiative' and expected itself as a regional Stakeholder in Afghanistan, seems to have its No Future after US withdrawal.
(iii) Another reason India believes that India focused Militant group 'Lashkar-e-Toiba' and 'Jaish-e-Mohamed' have already been relocated in large numbers to Afghanistan as belived by Indian Security forces, Causing Rise in Tension after US Withdrawal.

Source: Aljazeera Media Institute Washington Post Indian Express

30/03/2021

An realistic caricature of current scenario in 😂
By: Cartoonist Satish Acharya

25/03/2021

WHAT HAS HAPPENED?:
(i) On 15th March,2021.Union Minister of State for Home Affairs-'G.Kishan Teddy's introduced 'Government of National Capital of Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021' in Lok Sabha.
(ii) The bill states that the 'Government' in NYC of Delhi means 'Lieutenant Governer of Delhi'.
(iii) The bill gives discretionary powers to 'Lieutenant Governer' (LG) of Delhi even in matters where Legislative assembly of Delhi is empowered to Make Law's.

EXISTING POLICY IN DELHI:
In 1991, '69th Constitutional Amendment Act' was inserted in Article 239AA of Constitution of India. Under the act the provisions were:
(i) Delhi earlier characterised as 'Union territory' (UT) redesignated as NCT of Delhi
(ii) Administrator of NCT of Delhi was designated as lieutenant (Lt.) governer.
(iii) Created Legislative assembly and council of minister's.
(iv) The Assembly of Delhi can make laws on all Matters of State and Concurrent list except:
(a) Public Order.
(b) Police.
(c) Land.
(v) Cabinet aid & advise the LG in exercise of his functions. Except, difference of opinion b/w governor & Ministers and in case of faliure of Constitution machinery.

THE CHANGES PROPOSED:
1.) The Amendment has happened in section 21 of 1991 Act.
2.) Aims to maintain Consistency with UT Status of Delhi.
3.)The Governer can now act on his discretion regarding Anti-Corruption bureau & All India Civil Services.
4.) Validity taken by governer on such discretion shall not be questioned.
5.) The Cabinet Minister would've to send legislative proposals to Lt.Governer at least 14 days in advance.
6.) The LG holds power to refer any bill passed by Legislative assembly to centre where he disaagees with Govt of Delhi.
7.) The LG can not assent any bill passed by Delhi assembly that falls outside the purview of powers conferred on Legislative assembly.
8.) The Assembly of delhi shall not enable itself or its committees to consider the matters of day to day administration of Capital or conduct inquiries related to administrative decisions.

14/03/2021

WHAT HAS HAPPENED:
1.) One of the most affected states 'Maharashtra' due to Covid-19 Pandemic announced a budget with revenue deficit of ₹10,226 crore in legislative assembly.
2.) States Finance Minister and Deputy Chief Minister 'Mr. Ajit Pawar' announced on legislative assembly as per revised estimates tax revenue is expected to be ₹2,18,263 crore.

CONCESSION ON STAMP DUTY:
1.) As the budget was announced on 8th of March, 2021 i.e on 'International Women's Day'. Finance Min 'Ajit Pawar' proposed Concession in 'Stamp Duty' of 1% over prevailing rate exclusively to women or if any property is transferred or sale deed is in name of women or women only.
2.) Due to this concession Revenue shortfall is expected around ₹1,000 correct
3.) While in coming fiscal revenue collection was expected to be around ₹3,68,987 crore and expenditure around ₹3,79,213 crore.

INCREASE IN LIQUOR'S EXCISE DUTY
1.) The govt proposed to increase State excise duty on liquor as it would be categorised into 2 categories i.e branded and non branded and state excise duty will be increased by 220% i.e Rs 187/litre only on branded liquor.
2.) This can fetch additionally Rs 800 crore.
3.) The schedule B of Value added tax (VAT) is increased from 60% to 65% while VAT 41 (5) was increased from 35% to 40% which would additionally add 10,000 crore.

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT:
1.) A Provision of ₹58,748 crore was made for Infrastructure development, meanwhile Fiscal deficit is estimated to be ₹66,641 crore.
2.) The Maha vikas Aghadi Govt led by CM Uddhav Thackrey aims to develop 'Hill Station' in 'Jawahar' tribal dominated Palghar with beach development.

PUSH TO AGRI TOURISM:
1.) Beach Shack & Caravan Tourism Policy has been announced to provide employment to people in coastal area's, and attract tourists.
2.) The Mahabaleshwar, Pachgani, Lonar Sarovar development plan has been finalized and funds made available, while a museam depicting history of state would also be set up.
3.) The state is developing a jetty for tourism at Kashid in Raigad, a cruise terminal in Bhagwati port in Ratnagiri. The outlay for department is ₹1,367 crore, while it is ₹161 crore for cultural affairs department.
4.) In Pune's 'Sakhar sankul' sugar museum is being proposed at cost of ₹40 crore in order to promote tourism.
5.) Work on conservation of 8 ancient temples.
6.)A high speed railway project has been approved between Mumbai & Nashik. The cost of Project is ₹16,039 crore which would be partially funded by state govt.
7.) ₹400 code has been allocated for constructing a 'Bal Thackeray Memorial' in Mumbai.
Source: ABP Live

Siddhesh Jadhav