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Finance Commission chair sees no major food crisis for India
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Who chairs the 16th Finance Commission, and why a food-crisis forecast matters for GS3 Economy
Panagariya and Sitharaman give a steady outlook on food and growth.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
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Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, said India is unlikely to face a major food crisis despite global disruptions, noting India's position as an agricultural exporter.
Separately, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the economy's fundamentals remain strong, citing strategic resource security, global openness and skills.
ਸਰੋਤ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
ਮੁੱਖ ਤੱਥ
Remember these
- Arvind Panagariya is Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission.
- He said India is unlikely to face a major food crisis despite global disruptions, citing India's position as an agricultural exporter.
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the economy's fundamentals remain strong.
- She cited strategic resource security, global openness and skills as strengths.
- Finance Commissions are constituted under Article 280 of the Constitution.
ਪ੍ਰੀਲਿਮਜ਼ · ਮੇਨਜ਼
How the exam will ask it
ਪ੍ਰੀਲਿਮਜ਼
- The Finance Commission is a constitutional body under Article 280, constituted by the President, normally every five years.
- It recommends the distribution of net tax proceeds between the Union and the States, and among the States.
- N.K. Singh chaired the 15th Finance Commission, while Arvind Panagariya chairs the 16th.
ਮੇਨਜ਼
GS3 Economy: food security and growth. Global supply disruptions raise the issue of India's food self-sufficiency; the policy base is buffer stocks, the PDS under the National Food Security Act and an exporter's position in agriculture, with implications for inflation and farm incomes. Way forward: keep strategic reserves, diversify exports and invest in resilient agriculture and skills.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Who is the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission?
- N.K. Singh
- Y.V. Reddy
- Arvind Panagariya
- Vijay Kelkar
ਜਵਾਬ ਵੇਖੋ
ਜਵਾਬ: C — Correct: Arvind Panagariya — Arvind Panagariya heads the 16th Finance Commission, which is the one advising on devolution for the period after the 15th. • N.K. Singh — wrong: N.K. Singh chaired the 15th Finance Commission. • Y.V. Reddy — wrong: Y.V. Reddy chaired the 14th Finance Commission. • Vijay Kelkar — wrong: Vijay Kelkar chaired the 13th Finance Commission.
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