Centrally Sponsored Schemes in India
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Which organization has initiated the process of revamping Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) in India?

  • Reserve Bank of India
  • Ministry of Finance
  • NITI Aayog (correct)
  • Ministry of Rural Development
  • Which of the following is not one of the sectors for which CSS evaluation is being conducted?

  • Information Technology Sector (correct)
  • Agriculture and Allied Sector
  • Women and Child Development
  • Health Sector
  • What percentage of the Centre's budget expenditure do Centrally Sponsored Schemes currently constitute?

  • 5%
  • 10.4% (correct)
  • 15%
  • 20%
  • What is the funding pattern for Centrally Sponsored Schemes in the 8 North Eastern States and 3 Himalayan States?

    <p>90% Centre : 10% State</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following schemes is mentioned as having multiple sub-schemes under the Green Revolution CSS?

    <p>Rainfed Area Development and Climate Change Sub-scheme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the document, what should be the minimum annual outlay for a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme to be introduced as per the Arvind Varma Committee?

    <p>INR 300 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proposed solution for CSSs that have outlived their utility or have insignificant budgetary outlays?

    <p>Transfer their funds to states as Normal Central Assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which committee's recommendations are the current CSS framework based on?

    <p>Sub-Group of Chief Ministers on Rationalisation of CSSs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The funding pattern for CSSs for Union Territories without a Legislature is:

    <p>100% Centre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the principle of subsidiarity, as related to CSS, suggest?

    <p>The central authority should perform tasks only where the states cannot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Centrally Sponsored Schemes in India

    • NITI Aayog is leading the revamp of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) in India.
    • CSSs currently represent 10.4 percent of the Central government's budget expenditure.
    • The Information Technology Sector is not one of the sectors for which CSS evaluation is being conducted.
    • For the 8 North Eastern States and 3 Himalayan States, the funding pattern for CSSs is 90 percent Centre and 10 percent State.
    • The Rainfed Area Development and Climate Change Sub-scheme is mentioned as having multiple sub-schemes under the Green Revolution CSS.
    • According to the Arvind Varma Committee, new CSSs should have a minimum annual outlay of INR 300 crore.
    • CSSs that have outlived their utility or have insignificant budgetary outlays should be transferred to states as Normal Central Assistance.
    • The current CSS framework is based on the recommendations of the Sub-Group of Chief Ministers on Rationalisation of CSSs.
    • Union Territories without a Legislature have a 100 percent Centre funding pattern for CSSs.
    • The principle of subsidiarity suggests that the central authority should perform tasks only where the states cannot.

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    Explore the implications and structure of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) in India. This quiz covers key aspects such as funding patterns, committee recommendations, and the role of NITI Aayog in revamping CSSs. Test your knowledge on how these schemes impact various regions and sectors.

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