When a state commits an amount equivalent to a very large share of… — 𝐔𝐏𝐒𝐂 𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒 — TG.ME

🔔 When a state commits an amount equivalent to a very large share of its education allocation to recurring cash transfers, it raises an important question about fiscal prioritisation and the government's ability to expand long-term investments in schools, teachers, infrastructure and learning outcomes. 🚨 JHARKHAND allocates ₹14,065 crore to women’s cash transfers—nearly 75% of its ₹18,815 crore education budget. (These are two separate budget allocations under different heads—₹14,065 crore for the women’s cash-transfer scheme and ₹18,815 crore for education; the comparison only highlights their relative fiscal size.) ⚡️ Immediate welfare is important, but Jharkhand cannot build long-term human capital by under-investing in education. The real question is not welfare vs. women—it is whether today’s transfers are coming at the cost of tomorrow’s opportunities. ✔️