Aim Quote by Sanjaya Baru
“Policies that aim to promote the livelihood security of the people - promoting employment, improving the nutritional status of children and women, expanding educational opportunities, and providing affordable healthcare - would be the first charge on the budget of a developmental state.”
About This Quote
Source Policy paper: Developmental State Blueprint, 2018
A developmental state should prioritize employment, nutrition, education, and health in its budget.
In simple terms: Focus on basic welfare for economic growth.
Key Takeaway
Allocate budget to core social services.
Themes
economic development
social welfare
public policy
Mood
analytical
strategic
Type
policy analysis
economic planning
When to use this quote
- government planning
- NGO programs
- international aid
- community projects
Key Concepts
human capital
state intervention
budgetary priorities
Questions to Reflect On
- Which sector yields the greatest long‑term benefit?
- How to balance short‑term needs with long‑term goals?
A Different Perspective
Fiscal constraints may limit implementation.
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