Only Quote by Pinarayi Vijayan
“Those who are talking about withdrawing funds and grants to the states should understand that the Centre gets revenue from the states. They should realize that states like Kerala, get only a fraction in return, for every rupee that it pays to the Centre.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, Kerala, India, 2023
The central government collects money from states but returns only a small share, leaving states like Kerala underfunded.
In simple terms: States give money to the centre and get little back.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for fair fiscal redistribution.
Themes
fiscal policy
state‑centre relations
equity
public finance
Mood
frustrated
concerned
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- state budgeting
- policy advocacy
- public budgeting
- intergovernmental negotiations
Key Concepts
federalism
revenue sharing
budgetary constraints
Questions to Reflect On
- How can states negotiate better revenue shares?
- What alternative funding models could reduce dependence on the centre?
A Different Perspective
The centre also funds national programs that benefit states, complicating the net balance.
