Yadav, Sajjan S. and Pradha, Suraj K.
Fiscal federalism in Covid-19
- Yojana
- 65(6), May, 2021: p.32-36
The world is fighting an unprecedented war. The war against a new and a deadly foe, a highly infectious virus named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). This pathogen which causes Covid-19 disease has created the biggest health crisis of this century, upended life globally, wreaked havoc on economies, devastated families, and caused death and debility. The Government of India responded in the true spirit of “Fiscal Federalism.” Through a slew of measures, the Centre made sufficient resources available to the States to fight the contagion, spur economic activity and maintain the standards of public service delivery. – Reproduced